CYAW

CFB Shearwater Heliport

Halifax, Nova ScotiaElevation 144 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail

16H/34H
Dimensions
3,500 x 112 ft
Surface
Asphalt
Lighting
Lighted
AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

CFB Shearwater Heliport is in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Field elevation 144 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
TypeHeliport
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATACYAW
RegionNova Scotia
CountryCanada
Coordinates44.6368, -63.5021
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

119.2
HALIFAX APP/DEP
A/D
126.2
ATF
ATF
129.175
ATIS
ATIS
121.7
GND
GND
30.88
OPS
OPS
34.46
PMSV METRO
PMSV
119
TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does CYAW have a METAR?
Yes. CYAW is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does CYAW have a TAF?
When CYAW issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at CYAW?
CYAW sits at 144 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for CYAW?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.