Petawawa Heliport

CYWA / YWA

Petawawa, CA

Last Updated
Nov 2, 14:23 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
14:23Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
4kt
270°
10 SM
Visibility
4,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
30.25
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYWA 021423Z 27004KT 200V290 10SM OVC040 04/M03 A3025 RMK SC8 DENSITY ALT -1143FT LAST OBS /NEXT 031200 UTC SLP249

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 427ft
OVC 4,000ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,427ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.25 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.83 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (427 ft)
Pressure Alt
97 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -1,121 ft
ISA Deviation: -10.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD CYWA 021309Z 0213/0313 24005KT P6SM OVC030 BECMG 0215/0217 26010G20KT FM030100 18005KT P6SM SCT040 FM030500 VRB03KT P6SM FEW040 BKN150 BECMG 0311/0313 21010KT RMK NXT FCST BY 021800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:19Z BASE
+0h
VFR 240° 5kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000ft
11:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 210° 10kt
FCST

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YWA
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
3,800 ft 75 ft GRS 148°
↑ 0.7kt ↔ 3.9kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Petawawa Heliport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYWA
IATA Code: YWA
Type: heliport
Status: active
Elevation: 427 ft MSL

Location

City: Petawawa
Country: CA
Latitude: 45.952202°
Longitude: -77.319199°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT5

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 3,800 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

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About Petawawa Heliport

Petawawa Heliport (CYWA/YWA) is a helicopter landing facility located in Petawawa, CA. The facility operates at an elevation of 427 feet above sea level and primarily serves helicopter operations including emergency services, tourism, and transportation.

The facility features 1 runway (17/35) with GRS surface . 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.