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Heliport

Petawawa Heliport

IATA YWAICAO CYWA🇨🇦 Petawawa
Coordinates
45.9522°N, 77.3192°W
Elevation
427 ft (130 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
CA-ON
Time zone
Toronto(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
11.8° W

Daylight today(Aug 31, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:59
Sunrise
06:30
Sunset
19:52
Civil dusk
20:23

About 13h 22m 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 Petawawa Heliport

4 Canadian Division Support Base Petawawa, commonly referred to as Garrison Petawawa, is located in Petawawa, Ontario. It is operated as an army base by the Canadian Army.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

CYWA

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

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.

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
17 / 353,800 ft / 1,158 m75 ftGrsUnlitClosed

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/G427 OPS126.400 MHz
INFORANGE CON49.900 MHz
PMSVPMSV29.740 MHz
RDOMF PETAWAWA ADVSY126.400 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(13)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
T663 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
PEMBROKE, ON TAClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
SOUTHERN ONTARIO LOW LEVEL CONTROL AREA CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
SOUTHERN ONTARIO LOW LEVEL CONTROL AREA CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
MONTREAL FIR CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
SOUTHERN ONTARIO LOW LEVEL CONTROL AREA CAEClass EControlled6500 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
SOUTHERN ONTARIO LOW LEVEL CONTROL AREA CAEClass EControlled3500 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
MONTREAL FIR CAEClass EControlled6000 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
PEMBROKE, ON TAClass EControlled700 ft GND12500 ft MSL
T663 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
SOUTHERN ONTARIO LOW LEVEL CONTROL AREA CAEClass EControlled2500 ft MSL6500 ft MSL
CYR511 CFB PETAWAWA, ONSpecial useRestrictedGNDFL200
CYR543 CFB PETAWAWA, ON OCSL BY NOTAMSpecial useRestricted4500 ft MSLFL180

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 Petawawa Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Petawawa Heliport?

The ICAO code for Petawawa Heliport is CYWA, and its IATA code is YWA.

Where is Petawawa Heliport located?

Petawawa Heliport is heliport located in Petawawa, Canada, at an elevation of 427 ft (130 m).

How many runways does Petawawa Heliport have?

Petawawa Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,800 ft / 1,158 m.

What time zone is Petawawa Heliport in?

Petawawa Heliport is in the America/Toronto time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Petawawa Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Petawawa Heliport is approximately 11.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Petawawa Heliport?

The nearest airport to Petawawa Heliport is Pembroke Airport (YTA), about 6 nm to the sse, followed by Bonnechere Soaring Aerodrome and Rolph Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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