Airport
Lyall Harbour Seaplane Base (YAJ)
Lyall Harbour Seaplane Base is the main floatplane gateway to Saturna Island in British Columbia's Southern Gulf Islands. Plan onward travel by scheduled seaplane, ferry, taxi or private transfer to Vancouver, Victoria and nearby island communities.
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About Lyall Harbour Seaplane Base
Lyall Harbour Seaplane Base is a small water aerodrome serving Saturna Island, one of British Columbia's Southern Gulf Islands between Vancouver Island and the mainland. It is used mainly for scheduled and charter floatplane flights, providing an air link for island residents and visitors.
Located on the sheltered waters of Lyall Harbour on the island's west side, the base sits close to the BC Ferries terminal and the main settlement area around Saturna Point. Scheduled floatplane service has connected the island with the Vancouver area, with additional service typically offered during the busier summer months.
Travelers can continue from the seaplane base by private transfer, taxi or car along Saturna Island's roads, while BC Ferries links Saturna Island to Tsawwassen on the mainland and Swartz Bay near Victoria via Mayne Island. The island is also home to part of Gulf Islands National Park Reserve.
As a small seaplane facility, Lyall Harbour offers a simple, direct arrival experience rather than the terminal infrastructure of a large airport. It remains an important gateway for visitors heading to Saturna Island's parks, trails, beaches and wineries.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Lyall Harbour Seaplane Base operates as a small single-dock seaplane facility rather than a conventional multi-terminal airport. Passenger services are handled at the floatplane dock, with no separate domestic or international terminal buildings.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Lyall Harbour Seaplane Base
Transfers
Book private transfers from Lyall Harbour Seaplane Base to accommodations, the ferry terminal and other locations across Saturna Island and the Southern Gulf Islands.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel around Saturna Island, including winery visits, trailheads, dining and onward connections.
Car Rental
Explore car rental options for independent travel around Saturna Island, with easy access to the BC Ferries terminal at Lyall Harbour.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter vehicles for groups travelling between the seaplane dock, accommodations, event venues and trailheads on Saturna Island.
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