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Mayne Island Seaplane Base

IATA YAVICAO CAW7🇨🇦 Miners Bay
Coordinates
48.8522°N, 123.3020°W
Type
Seaplane base
Region
CA-BC
Time zone
Vancouver(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
15.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:46
Sunrise
05:26
Sunset
21:13
Civil dusk
21:53

About 15h 47m 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 Mayne Island Seaplane Base

Mayne Island Water Aerodrome, formerly IATA: YAV, TC LID: CAW7, is a defunct aerodrome that was located at Miners Bay adjacent to Mayne Island in British Columbia, Canada. Mayne Island is one of the southern Gulf Islands.

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(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
B20 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
VANCOUVER, BC TCAClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V338 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T618 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
B20 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V300 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V495 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V321 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
A16 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
A16 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
VANCOUVER, BC TCAClass CControlled4500 ft MSL6500 ft MSL
VANCOUVER, BC TCAClass CControlled2500 ft MSL4500 ft MSL
VANCOUVER, BC TCAClass CControlled6500 ft MSL8500 ft MSL
VANCOUVER, BC TCAClass CControlled8500 ft MSL9500 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 Mayne Island Seaplane Base.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Mayne Island Seaplane Base?

Mayne Island Seaplane Base uses the IATA code YAV.

Where is Mayne Island Seaplane Base located?

Mayne Island Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Miners Bay, Canada.

What time zone is Mayne Island Seaplane Base in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Mayne Island Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Mayne Island Seaplane Base is approximately 15.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Mayne Island Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Mayne Island Seaplane Base is Long Harbour Airport (CA-0785), about 6.8 nm to the w, followed by Stuart Island West Airport and Point Roberts Airpark.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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