Brampton-Caledon Airport (CNC3)
Medium airport · Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Brampton-Caledon Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CNC3 |
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°45'37" W 79°52'30" 43.76030, -79.87500 |
| Location | Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 2,500 ft (762 m) | 75 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
| 15/33 | 3,500 ft (1067 m) | 75 ft | COP | Yes |
Brampton-Caledon Airport at a glance
Brampton-Caledon Airport is a medium airport in Ontario, Canada. The field elevation of 935 ft (285 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CNC3 are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 15/33 — offers 3,500 ft (1067 m) of cop surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CNC3 shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Brampton-Caledon Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto Pearson International Airport | CYYZ | 22 km (12 NM) |
| Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport | CYTZ | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Region of Waterloo International Airport | CYKF | 52 km (28 NM) |
| John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport | CYHM | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Brantford Municipal Airport | CYFD | 79 km (43 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Brampton-Caledon Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 935 ft field elevation of Brampton-Caledon Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 250 airports and airfields we list for Canada — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Brampton-Caledon Airport
What is the ICAO code of Brampton-Caledon Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Brampton-Caledon Airport is CNC3, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Brampton-Caledon Airport above sea level?
Brampton-Caledon Airport sits at an elevation of 935 feet (285 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Brampton-Caledon Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.7603, -79.8750 — in Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Toronto Pearson International Airport, about 22 km away.
Does CNC3 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CNC3 appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Brampton-Caledon Airport?
Brampton-Caledon Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 15/33, measures 3,500 ft (1067 m) with a COP surface.