Skip to content
Vincony — fast, managed web hosting for your next site
The Pilots Desk
Seaplane base

Thunder Bay Seaplane Base

ICAO CKE6
Coordinates
48.4500°N, 89.1667°W
Elevation
601 ft (183 m)
Type
Seaplane base
Region
CA-ON
Time zone
Toronto(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
3.8° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:33
Sunrise
06:13
Sunset
21:54
Civil dusk
22:34

About 15h 41m 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 Thunder Bay Seaplane Base

Thunder Bay Seaplane Base

This is a list of airports in Ontario. It includes all Nav Canada certified and registered water and land airports, aerodromes and heliports in the Canadian province of Ontario. 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(9)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
T702 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
THUNDER BAY, ON CAE XPNDR MANDTRYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V13 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
THUNDER BAY, ON CAE XPNDR MANDTRYClass EControlled4000 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
T702 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
V13 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
THUNDER BAY, ON TA XPNDR MANDTRYClass EControlled2000 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
THUNDER BAY, ON TA XPNDR MANDTRYClass EControlled3000 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
THUNDER BAY, ON CAE XPNDR MANDTRYClass EControlled3000 ft MSL12500 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Canada airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle610 ft
Obstacle607 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Thunder Bay Seaplane Base.

Wikipedia Live tracking (FR24) Open in Maps
🇨🇦 More airports in Canada📘 Flying in Canada: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

Where is Thunder Bay Seaplane Base located?

Thunder Bay Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Canada, at an elevation of 601 ft (183 m).

What time zone is Thunder Bay Seaplane Base in?

Thunder Bay Seaplane Base is in the America/Toronto time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Thunder Bay Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Thunder Bay Seaplane Base is approximately 3.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Thunder Bay Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Thunder Bay Seaplane Base is Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT), about 7.8 nm to the sw, followed by Eldorado Aerodrome and Kakabeka Falls Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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