Ford Bay Seaplane Base
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 15h 4m 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 Ford Bay 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.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Ford Bay Seaplane Base.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ford Bay Seaplane Base located?
Ford Bay Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Ford Bay, Canada, at an elevation of 512 ft (156 m).
What time zone is Ford Bay Seaplane Base in?
Ford Bay Seaplane Base is in the America/Yellowknife time zone (UTC-06:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Ford Bay Seaplane Base?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Ford Bay Seaplane Base is approximately 18.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Ford Bay Seaplane Base?
The nearest airport to Ford Bay Seaplane Base is Ford Bay Airport (CBC2), about 0.8 nm to the wnw, followed by Déline Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Ford Bay Seaplane Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.