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Smithers/Tyhee Lake Seaplane Base

ICAO CAX8🇨🇦 Smithers
Coordinates
54.7167°N, 127.0500°W
Elevation
1,640 ft (500 m)
Type
Seaplane base
Region
CA-BC
Time zone
Vancouver(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
17.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:18
Sunrise
05:11
Sunset
21:59
Civil dusk
22:51

About 16h 48m 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 Smithers/Tyhee Lake Seaplane Base

Smithers/Tyhee 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(9)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SMITHERS, BC TAClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T664 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
SMITHERS, BC CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAEClass EControlled7000 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
SMITHERS, BC CAEClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
T664 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
SMITHERS, BC TAClass EControlled700 ft GND12500 ft MSL
CYA159(S) SMITHERS, BC OCSL DAYLIGHT BY NOTAMClass FControlled12500 ft MSLFL600

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 Smithers/Tyhee Lake Seaplane Base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Smithers/Tyhee Lake Seaplane Base located?

Smithers/Tyhee Lake Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Smithers, Canada, at an elevation of 1,640 ft (500 m).

What time zone is Smithers/Tyhee Lake Seaplane Base in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Smithers/Tyhee Lake Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Smithers/Tyhee Lake 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 Smithers/Tyhee Lake Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Smithers/Tyhee Lake Seaplane Base is Smithers Airport (YYD), about 8 nm to the nw, followed by Houston Airport and Seeley Lake Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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