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Greenway Sound Seaplane Base

IATA YGNICAO YGNLocal CYGN🇨🇦 Broughton Island
Coordinates
50.8390°N, 126.7750°W
Type
Seaplane base
Country
🇨🇦 Canada
Region
CA-BC
Time zone
Vancouver(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
16.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:48
Sunrise
05:31
Sunset
21:36
Civil dusk
22:19

About 16h 4m 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 Greenway Sound Seaplane Base

Greenway Sound Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Broughton Island, Canada (IATA YGN). It has 1 runway, the longest 5,729 ft / 1,746 m. It has scheduled commercial service and observes America/Vancouver local time. The nearest airport is Alert Bay Airport (YAL), about 16.3 nm to the ssw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
12 / 305,729 ft / 1,746 m164 ftWaterUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(7)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
PORT HARDY, BC CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAEClass EControlled6000 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
PORT HARDY, BC CAEClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
CYD111 PACIFIC OCEAN (NEAR TOFINO, BC) OCSL BY NOTAMSpecial useDangerFL230FL310
CYR157 COMOX, BC OCSL BY NOTAMSpecial useRestricted7000 ft MSL17000 ft MSL
CYD106 PACIFIC OCEAN (NEAR TOFINO, BC)Special useDangerGNDFL230

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Canada airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Alert Bay AirportYAL
16.3 nm SSW (199°)
Port McNeill AirportYMP
18.6 nm SSW (211°)
Port Hardy AirportYZT
24.4 nm WSW (247°)
Rivers Inlet AirportCA-0788
53 nm NNW (343°)
Stuart Island AirstripYRR
67.7 nm ESE (112°)
Moh Creek AirportCA-0240
68.1 nm ESE (105°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Greenway Sound Seaplane Base.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Greenway Sound Seaplane Base?

Greenway Sound Seaplane Base uses the IATA code YGN.

Where is Greenway Sound Seaplane Base located?

Greenway Sound Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Broughton Island, Canada.

How many runways does Greenway Sound Seaplane Base have?

Greenway Sound Seaplane Base has 1 runway, the longest being 5,729 ft / 1,746 m.

What time zone is Greenway Sound Seaplane Base in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Greenway Sound Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Greenway Sound Seaplane Base is approximately 16.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Greenway Sound Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Greenway Sound Seaplane Base is Alert Bay Airport (YAL), about 16.3 nm to the ssw, followed by Port McNeill Airport and Port Hardy Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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