Fort Frances Municipal Airport (CYAG)
Medium airport · Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Fort Frances Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYAG |
| IATA | YAG |
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°39'21" W 93°26'37" 48.65575, -93.44349 |
| Location | Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 2,600 ft (792 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 4,500 ft (1372 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Fort Frances Municipal Airport at a glance
Fort Frances Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as YAG. The field elevation of 1,125 ft (343 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYAG are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 12/30 — offers 4,500 ft (1372 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYAG 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 Fort Frances Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Falls International Airport | KINL | 10 km (5 NM) |
| Baudette International Airport | KBDE | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Atikokan Municipal Airport | CYIB | 133 km (72 NM) |
| Dryden Regional Airport | CYHD | 140 km (76 NM) |
| Kenora Airport | CYQK | 143 km (77 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Fort Frances Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,125 ft field elevation of Fort Frances Municipal 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 Fort Frances Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Fort Frances Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Fort Frances Municipal Airport is CYAG, and its IATA code is YAG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Fort Frances Municipal Airport above sea level?
Fort Frances Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 1,125 feet (343 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Fort Frances Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.6557, -93.4435 — in Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Falls International Airport, about 10 km away.
Does CYAG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYAG 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 Fort Frances Municipal Airport?
Fort Frances Municipal Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 4,500 ft (1372 m) with a ASP surface.