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Seaplane base

Shawnigan Lake Seaplane Base

ICAO CAV8
Coordinates
48.6333°N, 123.6330°W
Elevation
380 ft (116 m)
Type
Seaplane base
Region
CA-BC
Time zone
Vancouver(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
15.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:50
Sunrise
05:30
Sunset
21:13
Civil dusk
21:52

About 15h 43m 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 Shawnigan Lake Seaplane Base

Shawnigan 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.

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
VANCOUVER, BC TCAClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
A1 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T618 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
VANCOUVER, BC TAClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
SOUTH VANCOUVER ISLAND, BC CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
VANCOUVER, BC TCAClass CControlled9500 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
VANCOUVER, BC TCAClass CControlled700 ft GND6500 ft MSL
VANCOUVER, BC TCAClass CControlled3000 ft MSL6500 ft MSL
VANCOUVER, BC TCAClass CControlled4500 ft MSL6500 ft MSL
VANCOUVER, BC TCAClass CControlled2500 ft MSL4500 ft MSL
VANCOUVER, BC TCAClass CControlled6500 ft MSL8500 ft MSL
VANCOUVER, BC TCAClass CControlled8500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
T618 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
VANCOUVER, BC TAClass EControlled700 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 Shawnigan Lake Seaplane Base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Shawnigan Lake Seaplane Base located?

Shawnigan Lake Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Canada, at an elevation of 380 ft (116 m).

What time zone is Shawnigan Lake Seaplane Base in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Shawnigan Lake Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Shawnigan Lake Seaplane Base is approximately 15.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Shawnigan Lake Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Shawnigan Lake Seaplane Base is Duncan Airport (DUQ), about 7.9 nm to the nnw, followed by Victoria International Airport and Michell Airpark.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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