Penticton Seaplane Base

The specific reason is undocumented due to the likely informal nature of the site. Closure is presumed to be a result of the cessation of use by private operators and the consolidation of all official seaplane traffic to the registered water aerodrome (CAU8) on the more commercially central Okanagan Lake.

The site at the specified coordinates (49.45003, -119.599998) is open water on the northern end of Skaha Lake in Penticton, British Columbia. The area is a popular public space used for recreation, including boating, swimming, and beach activities near Sudbury Beach. There is no remaining infrastructure or signage indicating a former seaplane base.

This identifier and location on Skaha Lake likely correspond to an informal or private water landing area used for general aviation and charter flights. Historically, floatplanes have been important to the Okanagan region for transport, forestry, and tourism. While this site may have served private or transient aircraft, major and scheduled seaplane operations in Penticton have primarily been based on Okanagan Lake to the north.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening a seaplane base at this location on Skaha Lake. All current and future seaplane development for the city is focused on the official Penticton (AUT) Water Aerodrome (CAU8) on Okanagan Lake, which serves commercial operators.