Big Bay Seaplane Base
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About 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)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAE | 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 |
| V347 AIRWAY | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| COMOX, BC TCA | Class E | Controlled | 2200 ft GND | 12500 ft MSL |
| T719 AIRWAY | Class E | Controlled | 2200 ft GND | 12500 ft MSL |
| WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAE | Class E | Controlled | 6000 ft MSL | 12500 ft MSL |
| V347 AIRWAY | Class E | Controlled | 2200 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 Big Bay Seaplane Base.
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.