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Seaplane base

Sault Ste. Marie Seaplane Base

ICAO CPX8
Coordinates
46.5044°N, 84.3233°W
Elevation
580 ft (177 m)
Type
Seaplane base
Region
CA-ON
Time zone
Toronto(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
7.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:22
Sunrise
06:00
Sunset
21:28
Civil dusk
22:05

About 15h 28m 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 Sault Ste. Marie Seaplane Base

Sault Ste. Marie Seaplane Base

Sault Ste. Marie Water Aerodrome is located adjacent on the St. Marys River in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. It shares its airspace and waterway with neighbouring Sault Ste Marie International Seaplane Base in the United States.

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(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
V348 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON TAClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
SOUTHERN ONTARIO LOW LEVEL CONTROL AREA CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V36 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V300 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V300 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON TAClass EControlled700 ft GND12500 ft MSL
V300 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON CAEClass EControlled2800 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
V300 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
SOUTHERN ONTARIO LOW LEVEL CONTROL AREA CAEClass EControlled3500 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
V348 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
V36 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.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle1,125 ft
Obstacle1,086 ft
Obstacle1,102 ft
Obstacle1,073 ft
Obstacle1,138 ft
Obstacle1,119 ft
Obstacle1,010 ft
Obstacle1,076 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Sault Ste. Marie Seaplane Base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sault Ste. Marie Seaplane Base located?

Sault Ste. Marie Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Canada, at an elevation of 580 ft (177 m).

What time zone is Sault Ste. Marie Seaplane Base in?

Sault Ste. Marie Seaplane Base is in the America/Toronto time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Sault Ste. Marie Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sault Ste. Marie Seaplane Base is approximately 7.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Sault Ste. Marie Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Sault Ste. Marie Seaplane Base is Sault Ste Marie Municipal Airport Sanderson Field (KANJ), about 2.4 nm to the sw, followed by Sault Ste Marie Airport and Bar River Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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