Estevan Airport (CYEN)
Medium airport · Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Estevan Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYEN |
| IATA | YEN |
| Elevation | 1,905 ft (581 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°12'37" W 102°57'58" 49.21030, -102.96600 |
| Location | Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15/33 | 3,000 ft (914 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Estevan Airport at a glance
Estevan Airport is a medium airport in Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada, known to airline systems as YEN. The field elevation of 1,905 ft (581 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYEN 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 — 08/26 — offers 5,000 ft (1524 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 CYEN 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 Estevan Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Williston Basin International Airport | KXWA | 120 km (65 NM) |
| Minot Air Force Base | KMIB | 147 km (79 NM) |
| Minot International Airport | KMOT | 163 km (88 NM) |
| Virden / RJ (Bob) Andrew Field Regional Aerodrome | CYVD | 165 km (89 NM) |
| Regina International Airport | CYQR | 182 km (98 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Estevan Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,905 ft field elevation of Estevan 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 Estevan Airport
What is the ICAO code of Estevan Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Estevan Airport is CYEN, and its IATA code is YEN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Estevan Airport above sea level?
Estevan Airport sits at an elevation of 1,905 feet (581 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Estevan Airport located?
The airport lies at 49.2103, -102.9660 — in Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Williston Basin International Airport, about 120 km away.
Does CYEN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYEN 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 Estevan Airport?
Estevan Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.