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Small airport

McGill Arctic Research Station (MARS)

ICAO CA-1251🇨🇦 Axel Heiberg Island
Coordinates
79.4160°N, 90.7610°W
Type
Small airport
Region
CA-NU
Time zone
Rankin Inlet(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
33° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Sunrise
02:34
Sunset
23:35

About 21h 1m 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 McGill Arctic Research Station (MARS)

McGill Arctic Research Station (MARS) is a small airport in Axel Heiberg Island, Canada. It observes America/Rankin Inlet local time.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is McGill Arctic Research Station (MARS) located?

McGill Arctic Research Station (MARS) is small airport located in Axel Heiberg Island, Canada.

What time zone is McGill Arctic Research Station (MARS) in?

McGill Arctic Research Station (MARS) is in the America/Rankin Inlet time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at McGill Arctic Research Station (MARS)?

The magnetic variation (declination) at McGill Arctic Research Station (MARS) is approximately 33° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. McGill Arctic Research Station (MARS) data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.