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Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome

IATA ZNAICAO CAC8🇨🇦 Nanaimo
Coordinates
49.1698°N, 123.9338°W
Type
Seaplane base
Region
CA-BC
Time zone
Vancouver(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
15.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:47
Sunrise
05:28
Sunset
21:17
Civil dusk
21:58

About 15h 49m 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 Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome

Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome

Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome is a seaplane base (SPB) serving the city of Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is located in the Nanaimo Harbour, right downtown.

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(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
V317 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
A16 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V347 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V342 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
G1 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V330 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
VANCOUVER, BC TAClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T719 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V440 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
STRAIT OF GEORGIA, BC TA XPNDR MANDTRYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T609 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
VANCOUVER, BC TCAClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
A16 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T719 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 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 Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome?

Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome uses the IATA code ZNA.

Where is Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome located?

Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome is seaplane base located in Nanaimo, Canada.

What time zone is Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome is approximately 15.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome?

The nearest airport to Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome is Nanaimo Airport (YCD), about 7.3 nm to the sse, followed by Sechelt-Gibsons Airport and Qualicum Beach Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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