CFB Shearwater Heliport

CYAW

Halifax, CA

Last Updated
Sep 16, 06:00 UTC

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Currently using: CYHZ
Weather Source: Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (CYHZ)
Distance: 15nm / 27km from CYAW

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
06:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
4kt
270°
15 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.23
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

CYHZ 160600Z 27004KT 15SM SKC 13/11 A3023 RMK SLP241

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.23 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
30.09 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (144 ft)
Pressure Alt
-166 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -371 ft
ISA Deviation: -1.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYHZ 160540Z 1606/1706 28005KT P6SM SKC FM161200 35007KT P6SM FEW030 BECMG 1622/1624 05007KT BECMG 1704/1706 VRB03KT RMK NXT FCST BY 160900Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:54Z BASE
+0h
VFR 280° 5kt
Visibility: >6SM
12:00Z FM161200
+6h
VFR 350° 7kt
Visibility: >6SM

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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
Active: 28
5,692 ft 200 ft ASP 84°
↑ 3.9kt ↔ 0.7kt
10° angle
16/34 8,998 ft 200 ft ASP 139°
↓ 2.6kt ↔ 3.0kt
131° angle
16H/34H 3,500 ft 112 ft Asphalt
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 4.0kt
90° 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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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.

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