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Heliport

Queen Elizabeth II Health Science Centre Helipad

ICAO CHQE🇨🇦 Halifax
Coordinates
44.6460°N, 63.5866°W
Elevation
260 ft (79 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
CA-NS
Time zone
Halifax(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
16.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:08
Sunrise
05:44
Sunset
20:58
Civil dusk
21:34

About 15h 14m 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 Queen Elizabeth II Health Science Centre Helipad

Queen Elizabeth II Health Science Centre Helipad

Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, is a large teaching hospital affiliated with Dalhousie University. The QEII cares for adult patients. Pediatric patients within the region are cared for at the IWK Health Centre. Administratively, the QEII is part of the Nova Scotia Health Authority.

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

Live weather

CHQE

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

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

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(8)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CHARLO, NB CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
HALIFAX, NS TAClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
HALIFAX, NS TCA XPNDR MANDTRYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
SHEARWATER CZClass DControlledGND3500 ft MSL
HALIFAX, NS TCA XPNDR MANDTRYClass DControlled1700 ft MSL2900 ft MSL
HALIFAX, NS TCA XPNDR MANDTRYClass DControlled2900 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
CHARLO, NB CAEClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
HALIFAX, NS TAClass EControlled700 ft GND12500 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Canada airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
CBC Tower Halifax876 ft427 ft
Fenwick Tower322 ft69 ft
Obstacle295 ft75 ft
Purdy's Wharf Tower 2289 ft43 ft
Obstacle246 ft249 ft
Purdy's Wharf Tower 1243 ft30 ft
Maritime Centre233 ft115 ft
Obstacle230 ft33 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Queen Elizabeth II Health Science Centre Helipad.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Queen Elizabeth II Health Science Centre Helipad?

The ICAO code for Queen Elizabeth II Health Science Centre Helipad is CHQE.

Where is Queen Elizabeth II Health Science Centre Helipad located?

Queen Elizabeth II Health Science Centre Helipad is heliport located in Halifax, Canada, at an elevation of 260 ft (79 m).

What time zone is Queen Elizabeth II Health Science Centre Helipad in?

Queen Elizabeth II Health Science Centre Helipad is in the America/Halifax time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Queen Elizabeth II Health Science Centre Helipad?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Queen Elizabeth II Health Science Centre Helipad is approximately 16.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Queen Elizabeth II Health Science Centre Helipad?

The nearest airport to Queen Elizabeth II Health Science Centre Helipad is Porters Lake Airport (CCF4), about 12.8 nm to the ene, followed by Halifax / Stanfield International Airport and East Gore Eco Airpark.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Queen Elizabeth II Health Science Centre Helipad data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.