Gilford Island/Echo Bay Seaplane Base

Gilford Island, CA 🇨🇦 Seaplane Base Scheduled Service

ICAO

CAA7

IATA

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Elevation

- ft

Region

CA-BC

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Airport Information

GPS Code: CAA7

Local Code: CAA7

Location: 50.766701° N, -126.483002° E

Continent: North America

Type: Seaplane Base

Keywords: AA7

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Ground Transportation

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025

Taxis

Standard road taxis are unavailable. Transportation is via pre-arranged water taxis or private boats. Visitors must coordinate transportation with their lodge, a local charter company, or a tour operator prior to arrival, as there are no on-demand services at the seaplane dock.

Rental Cars

There are no car rental agencies on Gilford Island. The area is a remote, water-access-only location with no road system connecting to other communities, making rental cars not an option.

Public Transportation

There are no public transportation services such as buses or ferries at the Gilford Island/Echo Bay Seaplane Base. All onward travel from the dock is by private boat or pre-booked water taxi.

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