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Big Bay Seaplane Base

IATA YIGICAO CAF6🇨🇦 Stuart Island
Coordinates
50.3923°N, 125.1372°W
Type
Seaplane base
Region
CA-BC
Time zone
Vancouver(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
15.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:44
Sunrise
05:27
Sunset
21:27
Civil dusk
22:10

About 16h 0m 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 Big Bay Seaplane Base

Big Bay Seaplane Base

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.

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(8)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
COMOX, BC TCAClass BControlled12500 ft MSLFL230
T719 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V347 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
COMOX, BC TCAClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
T719 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAEClass EControlled6000 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
V347 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 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 Big Bay Seaplane Base.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Big Bay Seaplane Base?

Big Bay Seaplane Base uses the IATA code YIG.

Where is Big Bay Seaplane Base located?

Big Bay Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Stuart Island, Canada.

What time zone is Big Bay Seaplane Base in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Big Bay Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Big Bay Seaplane Base is approximately 15.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Big Bay Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Big Bay Seaplane Base is Stuart Island Airstrip (YRR), about 1.1 nm to the nne, followed by Moh Creek Airport and Cortes Island (Hansen Airfield) Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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