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Texada Gillies Bay Airport

IATA YGBICAO CYGB🇨🇦 Texada
Coordinates
49.6943°N, 124.5181°W
Elevation
326 ft (99 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
CA-BC
Time zone
Vancouver(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
15.7° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:01
Sunrise
06:35
Sunset
20:04
Civil dusk
20:37

About 13h 29m 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 Texada Gillies Bay Airport

Texada Gillies Bay Airport

This is a list of airports in British Columbia. It includes all Nav Canada certified and registered water and land airports, aerodromes and heliports in the Canadian province of British Columbia. Airport names in italics are part of the National Airports System.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14 / 323,000 ft / 914 m75 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ATFATF122.700 MHz

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
COMOX, BC TCAClass BControlled12500 ft MSLFL230
V347 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
A16 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T645 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
COMOX, BC TCAClass BControlled12500 ft MSLFL230
T719 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
COMOX CZClass DControlledGND6000 ft MSL
COMOX, BC TCAClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
COMOX, BC TCAClass EControlled700 ft GNDFL230
T719 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
V347 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
A16 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
T645 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
COMOX, BC TCAClass EControlled700 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 Texada Gillies Bay Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Texada Gillies Bay Airport?

The ICAO code for Texada Gillies Bay Airport is CYGB, and its IATA code is YGB.

Where is Texada Gillies Bay Airport located?

Texada Gillies Bay Airport is small airport located in Texada, Canada, at an elevation of 326 ft (99 m).

How many runways does Texada Gillies Bay Airport have?

Texada Gillies Bay Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,000 ft / 914 m.

What time zone is Texada Gillies Bay Airport in?

Texada Gillies Bay Airport is in the America/Vancouver time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Texada Gillies Bay Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Texada Gillies Bay Airport 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 Texada Gillies Bay Airport?

The nearest airport to Texada Gillies Bay Airport is Powell River Airport (YPW), about 8.4 nm to the n, followed by Comox Valley International Airport / CFB Comox and Courtenay Airpark.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Texada Gillies Bay Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.