Gilford Island/Echo Bay Seaplane Base
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About Gilford Island/Echo Bay Seaplane Base
This is a list of airports in British Columbia. It includes all Nav Canada certified and registered water and land airports, aerodromes and heliports in the Canadian province of British Columbia. Airport names in italics are part of the National Airports System.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(5)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAE | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| T719 AIRWAY | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAE | Class E | Controlled | 6000 ft MSL | 12500 ft MSL |
| T719 AIRWAY | Class E | Controlled | 2200 ft GND | 12500 ft MSL |
| CYR157 COMOX, BC OCSL BY NOTAM | Special use | Restricted | 7000 ft MSL | 17000 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Canada airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Gilford Island/Echo Bay Seaplane Base.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Gilford Island/Echo Bay Seaplane Base located?
Gilford Island/Echo Bay Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Gilford Island, Canada.
What time zone is Gilford Island/Echo Bay Seaplane Base in?
Gilford Island/Echo Bay Seaplane Base is in the America/Vancouver time zone (UTC-07:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Gilford Island/Echo Bay Seaplane Base?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Gilford Island/Echo Bay Seaplane Base is approximately 16.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Gilford Island/Echo Bay Seaplane Base?
The nearest airport to Gilford Island/Echo Bay Seaplane Base is Alert Bay Airport (YAL), about 19.9 nm to the sw, followed by Port McNeill Airport and Port Hardy Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Gilford Island/Echo Bay Seaplane Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.