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Port Alberni Seaplane Base

ICAO CPW9🇨🇦 Port Alberni
Coordinates
49.2319°N, 124.8150°W
Type
Seaplane base
Region
CA-BC
Time zone
Vancouver(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
15.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:51
Sunrise
05:32
Sunset
21:20
Civil dusk
22:01

About 15h 48m 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 Port Alberni Seaplane Base

Port Alberni Water Aerodrome is located in Alberni Inlet, adjacent to Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada.

Summary from Wikipedia 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(8)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
COMOX, BC TCAClass BControlled12500 ft MSLFL230
T645 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
COMOX, BC TCAClass EControlled700 ft GND12500 ft MSL
SOUTH VANCOUVER ISLAND, BC CAEClass EControlled1600 ft GND12500 ft MSL
COMOX, BC TCAClass EControlled700 ft GNDFL230
WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAEClass EControlled6000 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
T645 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 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 Port Alberni Seaplane Base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Port Alberni Seaplane Base located?

Port Alberni Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Port Alberni, Canada.

What time zone is Port Alberni Seaplane Base in?

Port Alberni Seaplane Base is in the America/Vancouver time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Port Alberni Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Port Alberni Seaplane Base is approximately 15.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Port Alberni Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Port Alberni Seaplane Base is Alberni Valley Regional Airport (YPB), about 7.1 nm to the nw, followed by Qualicum Beach Airport and Bamfield Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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