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Heliport

Nootka Lightstation Helipad

ICAO CWCVLocal BH6🇨🇦 San Rafael Island
Coordinates
49.5922°N, 126.6164°W
Elevation
48 ft (15 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
CA-BC
Time zone
Vancouver(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
15.9° E

Daylight today(Aug 31, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:08
Sunrise
06:42
Sunset
20:14
Civil dusk
20:47

About 13h 32m 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 Nootka Lightstation Helipad

Nootka Lightstation Helipad is a heliport in San Rafael Island, Canada (ICAO CWCV). It sits at an elevation of 48 ft (15 m). It observes America/Vancouver local time. The nearest airport is Tofino / Long Beach Airport (YAZ), about 45 nm to the se.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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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.

Airspace in this area(7)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T719 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAEClass EControlled6000 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
T719 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
CYD111 PACIFIC OCEAN (NEAR TOFINO, BC) OCSL BY NOTAMSpecial useDangerFL230FL310
CYD101 PACIFIC OCEAN (NEAR TOFINO, BC) OCSL BY NOTAMSpecial useDangerFL230FL600
CYD106 PACIFIC OCEAN (NEAR TOFINO, BC)Special useDangerGNDFL230

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 Nootka Lightstation Helipad.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Nootka Lightstation Helipad?

The ICAO code for Nootka Lightstation Helipad is CWCV.

Where is Nootka Lightstation Helipad located?

Nootka Lightstation Helipad is heliport located in San Rafael Island, Canada, at an elevation of 48 ft (15 m).

What time zone is Nootka Lightstation Helipad in?

Nootka Lightstation Helipad is in the America/Vancouver time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Nootka Lightstation Helipad?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Nootka Lightstation Helipad is approximately 15.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Nootka Lightstation Helipad?

The nearest airport to Nootka Lightstation Helipad is Tofino / Long Beach Airport (YAZ), about 45 nm to the se, followed by Campbell River Airport and Smit Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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