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Queen Charlotte City Seaplane Base

IATA ZQSICAO CAQ6🇨🇦 Queen Charlotte
Coordinates
53.2528°N, 132.0742°W
Type
Seaplane base
Region
CA-BC
Time zone
Vancouver(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
16.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:54
Sunrise
05:42
Sunset
22:08
Civil dusk
22:56

About 16h 26m 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 Queen Charlotte City Seaplane Base

Queen Charlotte City 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(13)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
V440 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T719 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
SANDSPIT, BC CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
SANDSPIT, BC TAClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T664 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V440 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
SANDSPIT, BC TAClass EControlled700 ft GND12500 ft MSL
WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAEClass EControlled6000 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
SANDSPIT, BC CAEClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
T719 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
T664 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 Queen Charlotte City Seaplane Base.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Queen Charlotte City Seaplane Base?

Queen Charlotte City Seaplane Base uses the IATA code ZQS.

Where is Queen Charlotte City Seaplane Base located?

Queen Charlotte City Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Queen Charlotte, Canada.

What time zone is Queen Charlotte City Seaplane Base in?

Queen Charlotte City Seaplane Base is in the America/Vancouver time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Queen Charlotte City Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Queen Charlotte City Seaplane Base is approximately 16.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Queen Charlotte City Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Queen Charlotte City Seaplane Base is Sandspit Airport (YZP), about 9.3 nm to the e, followed by Masset Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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