Yellowknife Seaplane Base
Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)
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About Yellowknife 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.
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(10)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YELLOWKNIFE, NT CAE | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| V321 AIRWAY | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| YELLOWKNIFE, NT TA | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| YELLOWKNIFE, NT CAE | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| V21 AIRWAY | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| YELLOWKNIFE CZ | Class D | Controlled | GND | 3000 ft GND |
| YELLOWKNIFE, NT CAE | Class E | Controlled | 2200 ft GND | 12500 ft MSL |
| V321 AIRWAY | Class E | Controlled | 2200 ft GND | 12500 ft MSL |
| V21 AIRWAY | Class E | Controlled | 2200 ft GND | 12500 ft MSL |
| YELLOWKNIFE, NT TA | Class E | Controlled | 700 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 Yellowknife Seaplane Base.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Yellowknife Seaplane Base located?
Yellowknife Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Canada, at an elevation of 514 ft (157 m).
What time zone is Yellowknife Seaplane Base in?
Yellowknife Seaplane Base is in the America/Yellowknife time zone (UTC-06:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Yellowknife Seaplane Base?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Yellowknife Seaplane Base is approximately 15.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Yellowknife Seaplane Base?
The nearest airport to Yellowknife Seaplane Base is Yellowknife International Airport (YZF), about 2.5 nm to the w, followed by Fort Resolution Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Yellowknife Seaplane Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.