Cochrane Airport (CYCN)
Medium airport · Cochrane, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Cochrane Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYCN |
| IATA | YCN |
| Elevation | 861 ft (262 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°6'20" W 81°0'49" 49.10560, -81.01360 |
| Location | Cochrane, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 4,500 ft (1372 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Cochrane Airport at a glance
Cochrane Airport is a medium airport in Cochrane, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as YCN. The field elevation of 861 ft (262 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYCN are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 13/31, offers 4,500 ft (1372 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYCN 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 Cochrane Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Timmins/Victor M. Power | CYTS | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Kapuskasing Airport | CYYU | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Kirkland Lake Airport | CYKX | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport | CYXR | 179 km (97 NM) |
| Rouyn Noranda Airport | CYUY | 189 km (102 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cochrane Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 861 ft field elevation of Cochrane 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 Cochrane Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cochrane Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cochrane Airport is CYCN, and its IATA code is YCN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cochrane Airport above sea level?
Cochrane Airport sits at an elevation of 861 feet (262 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cochrane Airport located?
The airport lies at 49.1056, -81.0136 — in Cochrane, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Timmins/Victor M. Power, about 65 km away.
Does CYCN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYCN 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 Cochrane Airport?
Cochrane Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 4,500 ft (1372 m) with a ASP surface.