Seaplane base · Stuart Island, Canada
Big Bay Seaplane Base
Big Bay Seaplane Base is a seaplane base serving Stuart Island, Canada. Its IATA code is YIG.
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Airport facts
| Location | Stuart Island, Canada |
|---|---|
| IATA code | YIG |
| Type | Seaplane base |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 50.3923° N, 125.1372° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Big Bay Seaplane Base, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Thurston Bay Marine Provincial Park · Canada · 7.9 miles away
- Rendezvous Island South Provincial Park · Canada · 10.2 miles away
- Surge Narrows Provincial Park · Canada · 11.0 miles away
- Main Lake Provincial Park · Canada · 13.0 miles away
- Read Island Provincial Park · Canada · 17.1 miles away
- Walsh Cove Provincial Park · Canada · 17.2 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Stuart Island Airstrip
1.2 miles awayGorge Harbour Seaplane Base
20.9 miles awayRefuge Cove Seaplane Base
22.7 miles awayApril Point Seaplane Base
23.0 miles awayMansons Landing Seaplane Base
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Big Bay Seaplane Base?
Big Bay Seaplane Base — its IATA code is YIG.
Where is Big Bay Seaplane Base located?
Big Bay Seaplane Base serves Stuart Island, Canada. Its coordinates are 50.3923° N, 125.1372° W.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#28177
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Bay_Water_Aerodrome
Page last updated 13 November 2026.