Blubber Bay Seaplane Base
Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)
About 13h 40m 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 Blubber Bay Seaplane Base
Blubber Bay Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Blubber Bay, Canada (IATA XBB). It sits at an elevation of 0 ft (0 m). It observes America/Vancouver local time. The nearest airport is Powell River Airport (YPW), about 5.3 nm to the ene.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Live traffic nearby
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(14)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMOX, BC TCA | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | FL230 |
| T719 AIRWAY | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| T610 AIRWAY | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| V347 AIRWAY | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| COMOX, BC TCA | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | FL230 |
| T645 AIRWAY | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| COMOX CZ | Class D | Controlled | GND | 6000 ft MSL |
| T719 AIRWAY | Class E | Controlled | 2200 ft GND | 12500 ft MSL |
| T645 AIRWAY | Class E | Controlled | 2200 ft GND | 12500 ft MSL |
| COMOX, BC TCA | Class E | Controlled | 700 ft GND | 12500 ft MSL |
| COMOX, BC TCA | Class E | Controlled | 700 ft GND | FL230 |
| V347 AIRWAY | Class E | Controlled | 2200 ft GND | 12500 ft MSL |
| COMOX, BC TCA | Class E | Controlled | 2200 ft GND | 12500 ft MSL |
| T610 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 Blubber Bay Seaplane Base.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Blubber Bay Seaplane Base?
Blubber Bay Seaplane Base uses the IATA code XBB.
Where is Blubber Bay Seaplane Base located?
Blubber Bay Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Blubber Bay, Canada, at an elevation of 0 ft (0 m).
What time zone is Blubber Bay Seaplane Base in?
Blubber Bay Seaplane Base is in the America/Vancouver time zone (UTC-07:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Blubber Bay Seaplane Base?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Blubber Bay Seaplane Base is approximately 15.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Blubber Bay Seaplane Base?
The nearest airport to Blubber Bay Seaplane Base is Powell River Airport (YPW), about 5.3 nm to the ene, followed by Texada Gillies Bay Airport and Comox Valley International Airport / CFB Comox.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Blubber Bay Seaplane Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.