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Seaplane base

Hakai Passage Water Aerodrome

IATA YHCICAO CA-0841🇨🇦 Hecate Island
Coordinates
51.6697°N, 128.0818°W
Elevation
0 ft (0 m)
Type
Seaplane base
Region
CA-BC
Time zone
Vancouver(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
16.5° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:07
Sunrise
06:43
Sunset
20:25
Civil dusk
21:01

About 13h 43m 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 Hakai Passage Water Aerodrome

Hakai Passage Water Aerodrome is a seaplane base in Hecate Island, Canada (IATA YHC). It sits at an elevation of 0 ft (0 m). It observes America/Vancouver local time. The nearest airport is Denny Island Airport (CYJQ), about 28 nm to the n.

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(11)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
T757 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V317 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V440 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T719 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V317 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAEClass EControlled6000 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
T719 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
V440 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
T757 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 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

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Hakai Passage Water Aerodrome.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Hakai Passage Water Aerodrome?

Hakai Passage Water Aerodrome uses the IATA code YHC.

Where is Hakai Passage Water Aerodrome located?

Hakai Passage Water Aerodrome is seaplane base located in Hecate Island, Canada, at an elevation of 0 ft (0 m).

What time zone is Hakai Passage Water Aerodrome in?

Hakai Passage Water Aerodrome is in the America/Vancouver time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Hakai Passage Water Aerodrome?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Hakai Passage Water Aerodrome is approximately 16.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Hakai Passage Water Aerodrome?

The nearest airport to Hakai Passage Water Aerodrome is Denny Island Airport (CYJQ), about 28 nm to the n, followed by Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport and Rivers Inlet Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Hakai Passage Water Aerodrome data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.