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Small airport

Shuswap (Skwlax Field) Airport

ICAO CA-0772Local SQ2🇨🇦 Chase
Coordinates
50.8787°N, 119.5908°W
Elevation
1,170 ft (357 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
CA-BC
Time zone
Vancouver(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
15.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:22
Sunrise
05:05
Sunset
21:05
Civil dusk
21:48

About 16h 0m 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 Shuswap (Skwlax Field) Airport

Shuswap (Skwlax Field) Airport

This is a list of airports in British Columbia. It includes all Nav Canada certified and registered water and land airports, aerodromes and heliports in the Canadian province of British Columbia. Airport names in italics are part of the National Airports System.

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

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
16 / 343,238 ft / 987 m75 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ATFShuswap Traffic, 5nm below 4200ASL123.200 MHz

Airspace in this area(8)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
KAMLOOPS, BC TAClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T676 AIRWAY MEA: 12800MSLClass BControlled12800 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T789 AIRWAY MEA: 12700MSLClass BControlled12700 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T676 AIRWAY MEA: 12800MSLClass EControlled2200 ft GND12800 ft MSL
WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAEClass EControlled8000 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
KAMLOOPS, BC TAClass EControlled1600 ft GND12500 ft MSL
T789 AIRWAY MEA: 12700MSLClass EControlled2200 ft GND12700 ft MSL

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 Shuswap (Skwlax Field) Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Shuswap (Skwlax Field) Airport located?

Shuswap (Skwlax Field) Airport is small airport located in Chase, Canada, at an elevation of 1,170 ft (357 m).

How many runways does Shuswap (Skwlax Field) Airport have?

Shuswap (Skwlax Field) Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,238 ft / 987 m.

What time zone is Shuswap (Skwlax Field) Airport in?

Shuswap (Skwlax Field) Airport is in the America/Vancouver time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Shuswap (Skwlax Field) Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Shuswap (Skwlax Field) Airport is approximately 15.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Shuswap (Skwlax Field) Airport?

The nearest airport to Shuswap (Skwlax Field) Airport is Shuswap Lake Estates Airfield (CA-0837), about 8.3 nm to the e, followed by Ross Creek Airport and Prichard Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Shuswap (Skwlax Field) Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.