CFB Shearwater Heliport

CYAW

Halifax, CA

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
20:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
9kt
30° G15kt
15 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.14
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

CYAW 122000Z 03009G15KT 360V060 15SM FEW041 FEW250 18/09 A3014 RMK SC1CI1 DENSITY ALT 445FT SLP208

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 144ft
FEW 4,100ft AGL
FEW 25,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,100ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,244ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
25,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,144ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.14 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
30.00 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (144 ft)
Pressure Alt
-76 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 319 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.3°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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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°
↑ 5.3kt ↔ 7.3kt
54° angle
16/34 8,998 ft 200 ft ASP 139°
↓ 2.9kt ↔ 8.5kt
109° angle
✈️ 16H/34H
Active: 16H
3,500 ft 112 ft Asphalt
↑ 7.8kt ↔ 4.5kt
30° 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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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

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.