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Port Alberni/Sproat Lake Seaplane Base

ICAO CAA9🇨🇦 Sproat Lake
Coordinates
49.2892°N, 124.9377°W
Elevation
95 ft (29 m)
Type
Seaplane base
Region
CA-BC
Time zone
Vancouver(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
15.7° E

Daylight today(Aug 31, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:02
Sunrise
06:35
Sunset
20:07
Civil dusk
20:40

About 13h 31m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Port Alberni/Sproat Lake Seaplane Base

Port Alberni/Sproat Lake 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.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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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(8)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
COMOX, BC TCAClass BControlled12500 ft MSLFL230
T645 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
COMOX, BC TCAClass EControlled700 ft GND12500 ft MSL
SOUTH VANCOUVER ISLAND, BC CAEClass EControlled1600 ft GND12500 ft MSL
COMOX, BC TCAClass EControlled700 ft GNDFL230
WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAEClass EControlled6000 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
T645 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 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 Port Alberni/Sproat Lake Seaplane Base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Port Alberni/Sproat Lake Seaplane Base located?

Port Alberni/Sproat Lake Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Sproat Lake, Canada, at an elevation of 95 ft (29 m).

What time zone is Port Alberni/Sproat Lake Seaplane Base in?

Port Alberni/Sproat Lake Seaplane Base is in the America/Vancouver time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Port Alberni/Sproat Lake Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Port Alberni/Sproat Lake Seaplane Base is approximately 15.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Port Alberni/Sproat Lake Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Port Alberni/Sproat Lake Seaplane Base is Alberni Valley Regional Airport (YPB), about 2 nm to the n, followed by Qualicum Beach Airport and Courtenay Airpark.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Port Alberni/Sproat Lake Seaplane Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.