Sechelt-Gibsons Airport (YHS): Codes, Runways & Location
Sechelt-Gibsons Airport (IATA: YHS · ICAO: CAP3) is a small airport serving Sechelt, Canada. It lies at 49.4606° N, 123.7190° W, 340 ft (104 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sechelt-Gibsons Airport
Sechelt-Gibsons Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Sechelt in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YHS and the ICAO code CAP3. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Sechelt-Gibsons Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 989 m (3246 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 340 ft (104 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Nanaimo Airport (YCD) about 46 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 989 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sechelt-Gibsons Airport
Where is Sechelt-Gibsons Airport located?
Sechelt-Gibsons Airport is located in Sechelt, Canada. Its coordinates are 49.4606° N, 123.7190° W.
What is the airport code for Sechelt-Gibsons Airport?
Sechelt-Gibsons Airport has an IATA code of YHS and an ICAO code of CAP3.
How long is the runway at Sechelt-Gibsons Airport?
Sechelt-Gibsons Airport's longest runway is about 989 m (3246 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Sechelt-Gibsons Airport have?
Sechelt-Gibsons Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Sechelt-Gibsons Airport a major airport?
Sechelt-Gibsons Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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