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Heliport

Quatsino Light Station Helipad

ICAO CWIFLocal WIF🇨🇦 Kains Island
Coordinates
50.4417°N, 128.0315°W
Elevation
35 ft (11 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
CA-BC
Time zone
Vancouver(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
16.2° E

Daylight today(Aug 31, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:12
Sunrise
06:46
Sunset
20:21
Civil dusk
20:55

About 13h 35m 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 Quatsino Light Station Helipad

Quatsino Light Station Helipad is a heliport in Kains Island, Canada (ICAO CWIF). It sits at an elevation of 35 ft (11 m). It observes America/Vancouver local time. The nearest airport is Port Hardy Airport (YZT), about 29.1 nm to the ene.

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(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAEClass EControlled6000 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
CYD111 PACIFIC OCEAN (NEAR TOFINO, BC) OCSL BY NOTAMSpecial useDangerFL230FL310
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 Quatsino Light Station Helipad.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Quatsino Light Station Helipad?

The ICAO code for Quatsino Light Station Helipad is CWIF.

Where is Quatsino Light Station Helipad located?

Quatsino Light Station Helipad is heliport located in Kains Island, Canada, at an elevation of 35 ft (11 m).

What time zone is Quatsino Light Station Helipad in?

Quatsino Light Station Helipad is in the America/Vancouver time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Quatsino Light Station Helipad?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Quatsino Light Station Helipad is approximately 16.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Quatsino Light Station Helipad?

The nearest airport to Quatsino Light Station Helipad is Port Hardy Airport (YZT), about 29.1 nm to the ene, followed by Port McNeill Airport and Rivers Inlet Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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