Hay River Seaplane Base
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 14h 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 Hay River 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.
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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(12)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V321 AIRWAY | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| V321 AIRWAY | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| V343 AIRWAY | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| HAY RIVER, NT CAE | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| HAY RIVER, NT CAE | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| HAY RIVER, NT TA | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| V321 AIRWAY | Class E | Controlled | 2200 ft GND | 12500 ft MSL |
| HAY RIVER, NT TA | Class E | Controlled | 700 ft GND | 12500 ft MSL |
| V343 AIRWAY | Class E | Controlled | 2200 ft GND | 12500 ft MSL |
| V321 AIRWAY | Class E | Controlled | 2200 ft GND | 12500 ft MSL |
| HAY RIVER CZ | Class E | Controlled | GND | 3000 ft GND |
| HAY RIVER, NT CAE | Class E | Controlled | 2200 ft GND | 12500 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 Hay River Seaplane Base.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Hay River Seaplane Base located?
Hay River Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Canada, at an elevation of 514 ft (157 m).
What time zone is Hay River Seaplane Base in?
Hay River Seaplane Base is in the America/Yellowknife time zone (UTC-06:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Hay River Seaplane Base?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Hay River 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 Hay River Seaplane Base?
The nearest airport to Hay River Seaplane Base is Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY), about 1.7 nm to the wsw.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Hay River Seaplane Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.