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CYWA
Petawawa Heliport · Petawawa
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
427 ft / 130 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
PMSV 29.74 MHz (PMSV)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
17/35 · 3,800 ft · GrassUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Petawawa Heliport (CYWA), located in Petawawa, Canada. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 427 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Petawawa Heliport
ICAO / IATA
CYWA / YWA
Municipality
Petawawa
Country
Region
CA-ON — Ontario
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
427 ft
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Runway 17 / 35
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,800 ft / 1,158 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 148° / 328°
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 148° / 328°
RWY 17 (148°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35 (328°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/G 427 OPS
126.40 MHz
INFO RANGE CON
49.90 MHz
PMSV PMSV
29.74 MHz
RDO MF PETAWAWA ADVSY
126.40 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026