Inuvik/Shell Lake Seaplane Base
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 15h 26m 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 Inuvik/Shell Lake Seaplane Base
This is a list of airports in the Northwest Territories. It includes all Nav Canada certified and registered water and land airports, aerodromes and heliports in the Canadian territory of the Northwest Territories. Airport names in italics are part of the National Airports System.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
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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(5)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INUVIK , NT CAE | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| INUVIK , NT TA | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| INUVIK , NT CAE | Class E | Controlled | 2200 ft GND | 12500 ft MSL |
| INUVIK , NT TA | Class E | Controlled | 700 ft GND | 12500 ft MSL |
| INUVIK CZ | Class E | Controlled | GND | 3000 ft GND |
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 Inuvik/Shell Lake Seaplane Base.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Inuvik/Shell Lake Seaplane Base located?
Inuvik/Shell Lake Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Canada, at an elevation of 57 ft (17 m).
What time zone is Inuvik/Shell Lake Seaplane Base in?
Inuvik/Shell Lake Seaplane Base is in the America/Yellowknife time zone (UTC-06:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Inuvik/Shell Lake Seaplane Base?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Inuvik/Shell Lake Seaplane Base is approximately 18.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Inuvik/Shell Lake Seaplane Base?
The nearest airport to Inuvik/Shell Lake Seaplane Base is Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport (YEV), about 3.4 nm to the ese, followed by Fort Mcpherson Airport and Tuktoyaktuk / James Gruben Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Inuvik/Shell Lake Seaplane Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.