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Heliport

Chrome Island Lightstation Helipad

ICAO CA-0612Local AL2🇨🇦 Chrome Island
Coordinates
49.4718°N, 124.6845°W
Elevation
48 ft (15 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
CA-BC
Time zone
Vancouver(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
15.7° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:59
Sunrise
06:33
Sunset
20:08
Civil dusk
20:42

About 13h 35m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Chrome Island Lightstation Helipad

Chrome Island Lightstation Helipad

Chrome Island Lighthouse is a light station established in 1891 that assists traffic in the region of Deep Bay, British Columbia, Denman Island, and Hornby Island. It is currently a staffed station, though in recent years the Canadian Coast Guard has considered automating it.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(9)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
COMOX, BC TCAClass BControlled12500 ft MSLFL230
T645 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V347 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T719 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T719 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
COMOX, BC TCAClass EControlled700 ft GND12500 ft MSL
T645 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
V347 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
COMOX, BC TCAClass EControlled700 ft GNDFL230

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Canada airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Chrome Island Lightstation Helipad.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Chrome Island Lightstation Helipad located?

Chrome Island Lightstation Helipad is heliport located in Chrome Island, Canada, at an elevation of 48 ft (15 m).

What time zone is Chrome Island Lightstation Helipad in?

Chrome Island Lightstation Helipad is in the America/Vancouver time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Chrome Island Lightstation Helipad?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Chrome Island Lightstation Helipad is approximately 15.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Chrome Island Lightstation Helipad?

The nearest airport to Chrome Island Lightstation Helipad is Alberni Valley Regional Airport (YPB), about 13.2 nm to the sw, followed by Qualicum Beach Airport and Texada Gillies Bay Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Chrome Island Lightstation Helipad data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.