Ross River Airport (CYDM)
Medium airport · Ross River, Yukon, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Ross River Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYDM |
| IATA | XRR |
| Elevation | 2,314 ft (705 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 61°58'14" W 132°25'23" 61.97060, -132.42300 |
| Location | Ross River, Yukon, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 100 ft | GRVL | No |
Ross River Airport at a glance
Ross River Airport is a medium airport in Ross River, Yukon, Canada, known to airline systems as XRR. The field elevation of 2,314 ft (705 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYDM 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, 08/26, offers 5,000 ft (1524 m) of grvl surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYDM 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 Ross River Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Faro Airport | CZFA | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport | CYXY | 199 km (107 NM) |
| Teslin Airport | CYZW | 201 km (109 NM) |
| Mayo Airport | CYMA | 253 km (137 NM) |
| Watson Lake Airport | CYQH | 283 km (153 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ross River Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,314 ft field elevation of Ross River 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 Ross River Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ross River Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ross River Airport is CYDM, and its IATA code is XRR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ross River Airport above sea level?
Ross River Airport sits at an elevation of 2,314 feet (705 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ross River Airport located?
The airport lies at 61.9706, -132.4230 — in Ross River, Yukon, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Faro Airport, about 56 km away.
Does CYDM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYDM 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 Ross River Airport?
Ross River Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a GRVL surface.