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Small airport

Nakusp Airport

ICAO CAQ5🇨🇦 Nakusp
Coordinates
50.2664°N, 117.8130°W
Elevation
1,689 ft (515 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
CA-BC
Time zone
Vancouver(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
14.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:17
Sunrise
04:59
Sunset
20:56
Civil dusk
21:39

About 15h 57m 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 Nakusp Airport

Nakusp 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
12 / 303,000 ft / 914 m75 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ATFATF123.200 MHz

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
T789 AIRWAY MEA: 12700MSLClass BControlled12700 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T676 AIRWAY MEA: 12800MSLClass BControlled12800 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T602 AIRWAY MEA: 12600MSLClass BControlled12600 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T646 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T687 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T703 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T687 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
T703 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAEClass EControlled12500 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
T646 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
T676 AIRWAY MEA: 12800MSLClass EControlled2200 ft GND12800 ft MSL
T789 AIRWAY MEA: 12700MSLClass EControlled2200 ft GND12700 ft MSL
T602 AIRWAY MEA: 12600MSLClass EControlled2200 ft GND12600 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 Nakusp Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Nakusp Airport located?

Nakusp Airport is small airport located in Nakusp, Canada, at an elevation of 1,689 ft (515 m).

How many runways does Nakusp Airport have?

Nakusp Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,000 ft / 914 m.

What time zone is Nakusp Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Nakusp Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Nakusp Airport is approximately 14.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Nakusp Airport?

The nearest airport to Nakusp Airport is Kaslo Airport (CBR2), about 40.2 nm to the ese, followed by Mabel Lake Airport and Revelstoke Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Nakusp Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.