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Small airport

Scum Lake Airport

ICAO CAW3🇨🇦 Scum Lake
Coordinates
51.7954°N, 123.5816°W
Elevation
3,950 ft (1,204 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
CA-BC
Time zone
Vancouver(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
16.1° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:47
Sunrise
06:23
Sunset
20:10
Civil dusk
20:45

About 13h 47m 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 Scum Lake Airport

Scum Lake 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.

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
03 / 213,500 ft / 1,067 m60 ftAsphaltUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
T618 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V321 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T618 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
V321 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 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 Scum Lake Airport.

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🇨🇦 More airports in Canada📘 Flying in Canada: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

Where is Scum Lake Airport located?

Scum Lake Airport is small airport located in Scum Lake, Canada, at an elevation of 3,950 ft (1,204 m).

How many runways does Scum Lake Airport have?

Scum Lake Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,500 ft / 1,067 m.

What time zone is Scum Lake Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Scum Lake Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Scum Lake Airport is approximately 16.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Scum Lake Airport?

The nearest airport to Scum Lake Airport is Elkin Creek Guest Ranch Airport (CBL9), about 19 nm to the ssw, followed by Alexis Creek Ranch Private Airport and Chilko Lake (Tsylos Park Lodge) Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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