Cortes Bay Water Aerodrome
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 13h 37m 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 Cortes Bay Water Aerodrome
Cortes Bay Water Aerodrome is a seaplane base in Cortes Bay, Canada (IATA YCF). It observes America/Vancouver local time. The nearest airport is Cortes Island (Hansen Airfield) Airport (CCI9), about 3.3 nm to the sw.
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.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
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(11)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMOX, BC TCA | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | FL230 |
| WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAE | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| T645 AIRWAY | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| COMOX, BC TCA | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | FL230 |
| T719 AIRWAY | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| COMOX, BC TCA | Class E | Controlled | 2200 ft GND | 12500 ft MSL |
| COMOX, BC TCA | Class E | Controlled | 700 ft GND | FL230 |
| T719 AIRWAY | Class E | Controlled | 2200 ft GND | 12500 ft MSL |
| T645 AIRWAY | Class E | Controlled | 2200 ft GND | 12500 ft MSL |
| WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAE | Class E | Controlled | 6000 ft MSL | 12500 ft MSL |
| COMOX, BC TCA | Class E | Controlled | 700 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 Cortes Bay Water Aerodrome.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Cortes Bay Water Aerodrome?
Cortes Bay Water Aerodrome uses the IATA code YCF.
Where is Cortes Bay Water Aerodrome located?
Cortes Bay Water Aerodrome is seaplane base located in Cortes Bay, Canada.
What time zone is Cortes Bay Water Aerodrome in?
Cortes Bay Water Aerodrome is in the America/Vancouver time zone (UTC-07:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Cortes Bay Water Aerodrome?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Cortes Bay Water Aerodrome is approximately 15.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Cortes Bay Water Aerodrome?
The nearest airport to Cortes Bay Water Aerodrome is Cortes Island (Hansen Airfield) Airport (CCI9), about 3.3 nm to the sw, followed by Campbell River Airport and Comox Valley International Airport / CFB Comox.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Cortes Bay Water Aerodrome data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.