Nipawin Airport (CYBU)
Medium airport · Nipawin, Saskatchewan, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Nipawin Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYBU |
| Elevation | 1,220 ft (372 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 53°19'57" W 104°0'29" 53.33250, -104.00800 |
| Location | Nipawin, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 2,930 ft (893 m) | 75 ft | ASPHALT | No |
| 12/30 | 2,900 ft (884 m) | 115 ft | TURF/SNOW | No |
Nipawin Airport at a glance
Nipawin Airport is a medium airport in Nipawin, Saskatchewan, Canada. The field elevation of 1,220 ft (372 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYBU 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 — 03/21 — offers 2,930 ft (893 m) of asphalt surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYBU 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 Nipawin Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prince Albert Glass Field | CYPA | 111 km (60 NM) |
| The Pas Airport | CYQD | 205 km (111 NM) |
| La Ronge Airport | CYVC | 218 km (118 NM) |
| Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport | CYXE | 223 km (120 NM) |
| Swan River Airport | CZJN | 230 km (124 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Nipawin Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,220 ft field elevation of Nipawin 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 Nipawin Airport
What is the ICAO code of Nipawin Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Nipawin Airport is CYBU, 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 Nipawin Airport above sea level?
Nipawin Airport sits at an elevation of 1,220 feet (372 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Nipawin Airport located?
The airport lies at 53.3325, -104.0080 — in Nipawin, Saskatchewan, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Prince Albert Glass Field, about 111 km away.
Does CYBU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYBU 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 Nipawin Airport?
Nipawin Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 03/21, measures 2,930 ft (893 m) with a ASPHALT surface.