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Seaplane base

Whaletown Seaplane Base

ICAO CAW9
Coordinates
50.1085°N, 125.0510°W
Elevation
0 ft (0 m)
Type
Seaplane base
Region
CA-BC
Time zone
Vancouver(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
15.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:46
Sunrise
05:28
Sunset
21:26
Civil dusk
22:08

About 15h 58m 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 Whaletown Seaplane Base

Whaletown 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(11)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
COMOX, BC TCAClass BControlled12500 ft MSLFL230
WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T645 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
COMOX, BC TCAClass BControlled12500 ft MSLFL230
T719 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
COMOX, BC TCAClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
COMOX, BC TCAClass EControlled700 ft GNDFL230
T719 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
T645 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAEClass EControlled6000 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
COMOX, BC TCAClass 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 Whaletown Seaplane Base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Whaletown Seaplane Base located?

Whaletown Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Canada, at an elevation of 0 ft (0 m).

What time zone is Whaletown Seaplane Base in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Whaletown Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Whaletown Seaplane Base is approximately 15.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Whaletown Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Whaletown Seaplane Base is Cortes Island (Hansen Airfield) Airport (CCI9), about 5.9 nm to the sse, followed by Campbell River Airport and Stuart Island Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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