The Whistler Municipal Heliport is a municipally managed heliport located 3.7 nautical miles (6.9 km) north of Whistler. It supports a wide range of activity including tourism flights, heli-skiing, industrial lifts, and medical evacuations.
The site is leased by the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) from the Province of B.C. Three private helicopter companies sublease space at the site, and a large public itinerant pad remains available for emergency services and visiting helicopters (see fees below).
Day-to-day operations are currently managed under contract by Blackcomb Helicopters. Revenue from itinerant landing and parking fees plus leaseholder payments offset the costs of operating and maintaining the Heliport, ensuring Whistler taxpayers are not subsidizing Heliport operations while still benefiting from its role in tourism and emergency response.
Location
Name: Whistler Municipal Heliport
Heliport Identifier (Airport Code): CBE9
Municipal Address: 9960 Heliport Rd, Whistler BC, V8E 0G5
Coordinates: N50° 10.06, W122° 54.17
Elevation: 649 metres (2130 feet)
Flight planning
Flight Information Centre (FIC): Kamloops 866-WXBRIEF
Weather (WX): METAR reports from CYWS (Whistler/Green Lake), accessible online with WxCam
Heliport data
Final Approach and Takeoff Area: 100’ x 100’ asphalt
Touchdown and Lift-Off Pad: 25’ x 25’ asphalt
Safety Area: 103’ x 103’
Max helicopter size: Overall length up to 85 ft
Parking / apron
Apron surface: Gravel with 2 concrete parking pads
Itinerant parking: Available for a fee (see below). Itinerant helicopter parking must be pre-arranged with the Heliport Management Contractor.
Operator hours: 1600–0130Z (approx. 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m. local)
Winter maintenance: Limited
Communications
Air Traffic Frequency (ATF): 122.7 MHz
ATF area: Within 5 nautical miles, up to 5200 ft above sea level
Contact information
On-Site Operations and Helicopter Information: Blackcomb Helicopters – Heliport Management Contractor
Phone: 604-938-1700
Radio Frequency: 123.05 MHz
Municipal oversight: Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW)
Contact: Manager of Transportation and Waste Management, Infrastructure Services Department
Phone: 604-935-8190
Email: heliport@whistler.ca
Using the Whistler Municipal Heliport
Landing fees
- A landing fee is charged for every landing (including multiple landings per day)
- Light helicopter (≤ 2,720 kg): $70
- Medium helicopter (> 2,720 kg and ≤ 5,670 kg): $90
- Heavy helicopter (> 5,670 kg): $130
- Exemptions: Helicopters operated by leaseholders and helicopters in medical emergencies.
Helicopter parking fees
- Overnight helicopter parking (sunset to sunrise): $100
- Each additional 24 hours (or part thereof): $100
- Helicopter parking is at the owner/operator’s own risk. RMOW is not responsible for damage or loss.
- Helicopter parking must be pre-arranged with the on-site management contractor.
Safety requirements
- Helicopter operators are responsible for safe loading/unloading of passengers and cargo.
- Vehicles are not permitted on helicopter pads, taxiways, or safety zones. All vehicles must remain in designated parking areas.
- Any damage to heliport property or spills (fuel, oil, hydraulic fluid, etc.) must be reported immediately to the Heliport Management Contractor.
Night operations
- Allowed only if the helicopter meets Transport Canada standards for night heliport operations (AC 301-001) and complies with all aviation regulations.
Regulatory compliance
- All operators must comply with the Canadian Aviation Regulations and Transport Canada standards at all times.
- RMOW may suspend or restrict operations at any time for safety or municipal purposes.