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Prince Rupert/Digby Island Seaplane Base

ICAO CAN6🇨🇦 Prince Rupert
Coordinates
54.3136°N, 130.4051°W
Elevation
0 ft (0 m)
Type
Seaplane base
Region
CA-BC
Time zone
Vancouver(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
17.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:39
Sunrise
05:29
Sunset
22:07
Civil dusk
22:58

About 16h 38m 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 Prince Rupert/Digby Island Seaplane Base

Prince Rupert/Digby Island Water Aerodrome is located 3 nautical miles west of Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada. It is located on Digby Island.

Summary from Wikipedia 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)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
V309 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T664 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
PRINCE RUPERT, BC CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
R35 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
PRINCE RUPERT, BC TAClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T785 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T664 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
PRINCE RUPERT, BC TAClass EControlled700 ft GND12500 ft MSL
PRINCE RUPERT CZClass EControlledGND700 ft GND
T785 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
V309 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
T664 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
T664 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.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
CFPR Tower269 ft164 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Prince Rupert/Digby Island Seaplane Base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Prince Rupert/Digby Island Seaplane Base located?

Prince Rupert/Digby Island Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Prince Rupert, Canada, at an elevation of 0 ft (0 m).

What time zone is Prince Rupert/Digby Island Seaplane Base in?

Prince Rupert/Digby Island Seaplane Base is in the America/Vancouver time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Prince Rupert/Digby Island Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Prince Rupert/Digby Island Seaplane Base is approximately 17.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Prince Rupert/Digby Island Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Prince Rupert/Digby Island Seaplane Base is Prince Rupert Airport (YPR), about 2.2 nm to the sw, followed by Annette Island Airport and Ketchikan International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Prince Rupert/Digby Island Seaplane Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.