Brandon Municipal Airport (CYBR)
Medium airport · Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Brandon Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYBR |
| IATA | YBR |
| Elevation | 1,343 ft (409 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°54'36" W 99°57'7" 49.91000, -99.95190 |
| Location | Brandon, Manitoba, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 6,500 ft (1981 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 3,000 ft (914 m) | 60 ft | GVL | No |
Brandon Municipal Airport at a glance
Brandon Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada, known to airline systems as YBR. The field elevation of 1,343 ft (409 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYBR 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 — 08/26 — offers 6,500 ft (1981 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYBR 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 Brandon Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virden / RJ (Bob) Andrew Field Regional Aerodrome | CYVD | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Portage-la-Prairie / Southport Airport | CYPG | 120 km (65 NM) |
| Dauphin Barker Airport | CYDN | 133 km (72 NM) |
| Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport | CYWG | 194 km (105 NM) |
| Minot Air Force Base | KMIB | 195 km (105 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Brandon Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,343 ft field elevation of Brandon 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 Brandon Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Brandon Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Brandon Municipal Airport is CYBR, and its IATA code is YBR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Brandon Municipal Airport above sea level?
Brandon Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 1,343 feet (409 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Brandon Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 49.9100, -99.9519 — in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Virden / RJ (Bob) Andrew Field Regional Aerodrome, about 69 km away.
Does CYBR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYBR 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 Brandon Municipal Airport?
Brandon Municipal Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 6,500 ft (1981 m) with a ASP surface.