Petawawa Heliport

CYWA / YWA

Petawawa, CA

Last Updated
Jan 17, 00:28 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
00:28Z
🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
-14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -18°C
6kt
120°
4 SM
Visibility
7,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
29.87
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYWA 170028Z 12006KT 4SM -SHSN SCT040 OVC075 M14/M18 A2987 RMK SC4AC4 DENSITY ALT -3128FT LAST OBS /NEXT 191100 UTC SLP131

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 427ft
SCT 4,000ft AGL
OVC 7,500ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,427ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
7,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,927ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
29.87 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.45 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (427 ft)
Pressure Alt
477 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -2,901 ft
ISA Deviation: -28.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYWA 162340Z 1700/1724 12005KT P6SM SCT030 OVC080 FM170100 11005KT 3SM -SN SCT020 OVC030 TEMPO 1701/1708 1 1/2SM -SN SCT008 OVC020 FM170800 11005KT 4SM -SN SCT008 OVC015 FM171500 13008KT 2SM -SN SCT006 OVC012 FM172100 14005KT P6SM SCT020 BKN030 RMK NXT FCST BY 170600Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:01Z BASE
+0h
VFR 120° 5kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 8,000ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YWA
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
3,800 ft 75 ft GRS 148°
↑ 3.9kt ↔ 4.6kt
50° 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.