CFB Shearwater Heliport

CYAW

Halifax, CA

Last Updated
Oct 31, 19:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
19:00Z
☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
8kt
220° G20kt
12 SM
Visibility
700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
29.11
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYAW 311900Z 22008G20KT 12SM OVC007 15/15 A2911 RMK SF8 DENSITY ALT 1356FT LAST OBS /NEXT 031000 UTC SLP858

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 144ft
OVC 700ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
700ft
AGL (Above Ground)
844ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
29.11 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
28.97 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (144 ft)
Pressure Alt
954 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 989 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.3°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YAW
10
28
16
34
16H
34H ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
10/28 5,692 ft 200 ft ASP 84°
↓ 5.8kt ↔ 5.6kt
136° angle
16/34 8,998 ft 200 ft ASP 139°
↑ 1.3kt ↔ 7.9kt
81° angle
✈️ 16H/34H
Active: 34H
3,500 ft 112 ft Asphalt
↓ 4.0kt ↔ 6.9kt
120° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

CFB Shearwater Heliport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYAW
Type: heliport
Status: active
Elevation: 144 ft MSL

Location

City: Halifax
Country: CA
Latitude: 44.636782°
Longitude: -63.502107°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT4

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 5,692 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 8,998 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16H/34H
Length: 3,500 ft
Width: 112 ft
Surface: Asphalt
ILS: No

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About CFB Shearwater Heliport

CFB Shearwater Heliport (CYAW) is a helicopter landing facility located in Halifax, CA. The facility operates at an elevation of 144 feet above sea level and primarily serves helicopter operations including emergency services, tourism, and transportation.

The facility features 3 runways (10/28, 16/34, 16H/34H) with ASP and Asphalt surfaces . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.