Heliport · Halifax, Canada

Shearwater

CYAWYAW
Elevation
144 ft
Coordinates
44°38′N 63°30′W
Local time
America/Halifax

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Field information

CYAW runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Shearwater (CYAW/YAW) has one runway, 16H/34H, 3,500 ft (1,067 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 5. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at CYAW, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    Heliport

  • Time zone

    America/Halifax

  • Country

    Canada

    CA

  • Municipality

    Halifax

  • Elevation

    144 ft

  • Position

    44.6368, -63.5021

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 5

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

Runways · CYAW

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
16H/34H3,500 ft (1,067 m)112 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at CYAW.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Shearwater (CYAW / YAW) in Halifax, Canada, through one 24/7 OCC desk. CYAW is listed in our network as a heliport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at CYAW

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Canada

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Canada. Applicable permit lead times for Canada are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Canada are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at CYAW

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at CYAW covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at CYAW

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at CYAW is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to CYAW

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for CYAW: 44° 38′ 12″ N 63° 30′ 8″ W; elevation 144 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Halifax

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Halifax. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at CYAW.

Location

Where CYAW sits in the network

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Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Shearwater — one desk for the whole trip.

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