Seal Cove (Public) Heliport

Prince Rupert, CA 🇨🇦 Heliport

ICAO

CBF6

IATA

Elevation

17 ft

Region

CA-BC

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: CBF6

Local Code: CBF6

Location: 54.330002° N, -130.278° E

Continent: North America

Type: Heliport

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Online Reviews Summary

Seal Cove (Public) Heliport (CBF6) in Prince Rupert, CA, primarily serves as a vital hub for seaplane and helicopter charters, connecting the area to remote coastal communities, Haida Gwaii, and offering specialized tours and medical services. Direct traveler reviews detailing overall sentiment, terminal experiences, or specific complaints are not readily available in public forums, suggesting its use is more functional for essential travel and niche tourism rather than a high-volume commercial passenger airport with typical traveler feedback channels.

What Travelers (and Operators) Appreciate:

Essential Connectivity: Provides crucial air access to outlying coastal communities, camps, lodges, and Haida Gwaii that are otherwise difficult to reach.
Specialized Services: Home to Inland Air Charters for scheduled flights and tours, and Helijet for custom charter and medical services, indicating reliable and specialized air operations.
Scenic Flights and Tours: Offers unique opportunities for sightseeing tours over the rugged North Coast, fjords, and wildlife, providing memorable experiences.
Border Services: Functions as an airport of entry with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers capable of handling general aviation with up to 15 passengers, streamlining international private travel.

Common Complaints

Lack of Public Review Data: There is a notable absence of public traveler reviews regarding specific terminal facilities, cleanliness, security wait times, or amenities, making it difficult to assess common traveler complaints.
Weather Dependency: Flights, especially seaplane services, are highly weather-dependent, which can lead to rescheduling and requires flexibility in travel plans.
Limited Direct Public Transportation: While taxis are available, direct, dedicated public transportation specific to the heliport's immediate vicinity for routine passenger drop-off/pickup is not prominently detailed, often relying on services to/from the main Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) or local taxis.

Overall, Seal Cove (Public) Heliport appears to be a highly functional and specialized aerodrome serving the unique transportation needs of Prince Rupert and the surrounding remote regions. Its value lies in its operational capacity for charters, tours, and essential services rather than as a facility catering to a broad base of commercial airline passengers. Travelers using this heliport are likely focused on the specific services offered and the access it provides to otherwise inaccessible areas.

Last updated: 63 days ago

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