Fort Simpson Island Seaplane Base
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About Fort Simpson Island 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(6)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORT SIMPSON, NT CAE | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| FORT SIMPSON, NT TA | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| V339 AIRWAY | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| FORT SIMPSON, NT CAE | Class E | Controlled | 2200 ft GND | 12500 ft MSL |
| FORT SIMPSON, NT TA | Class E | Controlled | 700 ft GND | 12500 ft MSL |
| V339 AIRWAY | 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 Fort Simpson Island Seaplane Base.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Fort Simpson Island Seaplane Base located?
Fort Simpson Island Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Fort Simpson Island, Canada, at an elevation of 375 ft (114 m).
What time zone is Fort Simpson Island Seaplane Base in?
Fort Simpson Island Seaplane Base is in the America/Yellowknife time zone (UTC-06:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Fort Simpson Island Seaplane Base?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Fort Simpson Island Seaplane Base is approximately 17.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Fort Simpson Island Seaplane Base?
The nearest airport to Fort Simpson Island Seaplane Base is Fort Simpson Island Airport (CET4), about 0.2 nm to the wsw, followed by Fort Simpson Airport and Jean Marie River Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Fort Simpson Island Seaplane Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.