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Sechelt/Porpoise Bay Water Aerodrome

ICAO CAX3🇨🇦 Sechelt
Coordinates
49.4830°N, 123.7577°W
Type
Seaplane base
Region
CA-BC
Time zone
Vancouver(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
15.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:44
Sunrise
05:26
Sunset
21:18
Civil dusk
21:59

About 15h 52m 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 Sechelt/Porpoise Bay Water Aerodrome

Sechelt/Porpoise Bay Water Aerodrome

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 TAClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
VANCOUVER, BC TCAClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
STRAIT OF GEORGIA, BC TA XPNDR MANDTRYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V347 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V317 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V330 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T775 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
VANCOUVER, BC TCAClass CControlled6500 ft MSL8500 ft MSL
VANCOUVER, BC TCAClass CControlled8500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
VANCOUVER, BC TCAClass CControlled9500 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
VANCOUVER, BC TCAClass CControlled4500 ft MSL6500 ft MSL
VANCOUVER, BC TCAClass CControlled2500 ft MSL4500 ft MSL
VANCOUVER, BC TAClass EControlled700 ft GND12500 ft MSL
STRAIT OF GEORGIA, BC TA XPNDR MANDTRYClass EControlled1200 ft MSL12500 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 Sechelt/Porpoise Bay Water Aerodrome.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sechelt/Porpoise Bay Water Aerodrome located?

Sechelt/Porpoise Bay Water Aerodrome is seaplane base located in Sechelt, Canada.

What time zone is Sechelt/Porpoise Bay Water Aerodrome in?

Sechelt/Porpoise Bay Water Aerodrome is in the America/Vancouver time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Sechelt/Porpoise Bay Water Aerodrome?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sechelt/Porpoise Bay Water Aerodrome is approximately 15.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Sechelt/Porpoise Bay Water Aerodrome?

The nearest airport to Sechelt/Porpoise Bay Water Aerodrome is Sechelt-Gibsons Airport (YHS), about 2 nm to the se, followed by Nanaimo Airport and Qualicum Beach Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Sechelt/Porpoise Bay Water Aerodrome data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.