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Small airport

McBride Airport/Charlie Leake Field

ICAO CAV4🇨🇦 McBride
Coordinates
53.3150°N, 120.1710°W
Elevation
2,350 ft (716 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
CA-BC
Time zone
Vancouver(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
15.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:07
Sunrise
04:55
Sunset
21:20
Civil dusk
22:08

About 16h 25m 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 McBride Airport/Charlie Leake Field

McBride/Charlie Leake Field Aerodrome is on the southwest side of the Fraser River about 1 nautical mile north-northwest of McBride, British Columbia, Canada.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
11 / 292,700 ft / 823 m75 ftAsphaltUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
V349 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
EDMONTON, AB CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V349 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
EDMONTON, AB CAEClass EControlled12500 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
CYA131(M) VALEMOUNT, BC OCSL BY NOTAMClass FControlled10000 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
CYR130 VALEMOUNT, BC OCSL BY NOTAMSpecial useRestricted18000 ft MSLFL230

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 McBride Airport/Charlie Leake Field.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is McBride Airport/Charlie Leake Field located?

McBride Airport/Charlie Leake Field is small airport located in McBride, Canada, at an elevation of 2,350 ft (716 m).

How many runways does McBride Airport/Charlie Leake Field have?

McBride Airport/Charlie Leake Field has 1 runway, the longest being 2,700 ft / 823 m.

What time zone is McBride Airport/Charlie Leake Field in?

McBride Airport/Charlie Leake Field is in the America/Vancouver time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at McBride Airport/Charlie Leake Field?

The magnetic variation (declination) at McBride Airport/Charlie Leake Field 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 McBride Airport/Charlie Leake Field?

The nearest airport to McBride Airport/Charlie Leake Field is Penfold Airstrip (CA-1172), about 38.9 nm to the ssw, followed by Valemount Airport and Quesnel Lake Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. McBride Airport/Charlie Leake Field data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.