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Great Bear Lake Seaplane Base

ICAO CES9
Coordinates
66.7080°N, 119.6860°W
Elevation
512 ft (156 m)
Type
Seaplane base
Region
CA-NT
Time zone
Yellowknife(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
17.9° E

Daylight today(Oct 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:58
Sunrise
08:51
Sunset
18:40
Civil dusk
19:34

About 9h 49m 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 Great Bear Lake Seaplane Base

Great Bear 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.

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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.

Services & operations

Services
FishingMassage TherapyHuntingWildlife Tours

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Great Bear Lake Seaplane Base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Great Bear Lake Seaplane Base located?

Great Bear Lake Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Canada, at an elevation of 512 ft (156 m).

What time zone is Great Bear Lake Seaplane Base in?

Great Bear Lake Seaplane Base is in the America/Yellowknife time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Great Bear Lake Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Great Bear Lake Seaplane Base is approximately 17.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Great Bear Lake Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Great Bear Lake Seaplane Base is Great Bear Lake Airport (DAS), about 0.8 nm to the wsw.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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