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Ganges Seaplane Base (YGG)

Salt Spring Island, Canada · seaplane base · 48.855° -123.497° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeYGG
ICAO Code
Typeseaplane base
NameGanges Seaplane Base
MunicipalitySalt Spring Island
CountryCanada
ContinentNA
Latitude48.855° N
Longitude-123.497° W
ElevationN/A
Climate ZoneTemperate
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score25
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryCanada
ISO Code
RegionSalt Spring Island
Continent CodeNA
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC-5
DST OffsetUTC-4
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: May – September
Pleasant temperatures across most regions
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Spring: Mar–MaySummer: Jun–AugAutumn: Sep–NovWinter: Dec–Feb

✈ Airlines Serving YGG

AA — American AirlinesDL — Delta Air LinesUA — United AirlinesWN — Southwest AirlinesAS — Alaska AirlinesB6 — JetBlueAC — Air Canada

🌡 Climate — Temperate (48.9°N)

Jan
8°
0°
Feb
10°
1°
Mar
13°
4°
Apr
17°
7°
May
21°
11°
Jun
26°
15°
Jul
28°
17°
Aug
27°
16°
Sep
23°
13°
Oct
18°
9°
Nov
12°
5°
Dec
9°
1°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on temperate latitude zone

✨ AI-Enhanced Insights

Ganges Seaplane Base (YGG) is a water aerodrome in Ganges Harbour on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia. It offers scheduled seaplane connections to Vancouver, Victoria, and other Gulf Islands and BC coastal communities. The dock is steps from downtown Ganges, making it a convenient and scenic gateway to the island.

💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors check in at the operator's dock-side kiosk rather than a terminal, keep bags soft-sided and within weight limits, and book morning departures for calmer water and clearer views.
🚖 Getting There

The seaplane dock is in Ganges Harbour, a short walk from downtown Ganges shops, restaurants, and accommodations. Taxis, the Salt Spring Island bus, and rental cars or bikes are available in town for onward travel. If arriving via BC Ferries, allow 20-40 minutes by road from the Fulford Harbour or Long Harbour terminals.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the airport code for Ganges Seaplane Base?
A: The IATA code is YGG. It has no ICAO code because it is a water aerodrome.

Q: Where is Ganges Seaplane Base located?
A: It is in Ganges Harbour, directly adjacent to downtown Ganges on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia.

Q: Which destinations are served from YGG?
A: Scheduled seaplane operators typically link Ganges with Vancouver Harbour, Vancouver International South Terminal, Victoria Harbour, and other Gulf Islands or BC coastal communities.

Q: How early should I arrive for a flight?
A: Arrive at least 20-30 minutes before departure for check-in and weight-and-balance procedures; some operators recommend 30 minutes.
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