Nelson Seaplane Base
Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)
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About Nelson 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(14)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V342 AIRWAY | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| V112 AIRWAY | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| T703 AIRWAY | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAE | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| CASTLEGAR, BC CAE | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| CASTLEGAR, BC TA | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| V300 AIRWAY | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| V112 AIRWAY | Class E | Controlled | 2200 ft GND | 12500 ft MSL |
| CASTLEGAR, BC TA | Class E | Controlled | 700 ft GND | 12500 ft MSL |
| V342 AIRWAY | Class E | Controlled | 2200 ft GND | 12500 ft MSL |
| T703 AIRWAY | Class E | Controlled | 2200 ft GND | 12500 ft MSL |
| WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAE | Class E | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 12500 ft MSL |
| V300 AIRWAY | Class E | Controlled | 2200 ft GND | 12500 ft MSL |
| CASTLEGAR, BC CAE | Class E | Controlled | 2200 ft GND | 12500 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 Nelson Seaplane Base.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Nelson Seaplane Base located?
Nelson Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Nelson, Canada, at an elevation of 1,740 ft (530 m).
What time zone is Nelson Seaplane Base in?
Nelson Seaplane Base is in the America/Vancouver time zone (UTC-07:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Nelson Seaplane Base?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Nelson Seaplane Base is approximately 14.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Nelson Seaplane Base?
The nearest airport to Nelson Seaplane Base is Nelson Airport (CZNL), about 0.4 nm to the s, followed by Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport and Kaslo Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Nelson Seaplane Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.