Kingston Norman Rogers Airport (CYGK)
Medium airport · Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Kingston Norman Rogers Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYGK |
| IATA | YGK |
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°13'31" W 76°35'49" 44.22530, -76.59690 |
| Location | Kingston, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 6,001 ft (1829 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 07/25 | 3,933 ft (1199 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kingston Norman Rogers Airport at a glance
Kingston Norman Rogers Airport is a medium airport in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as YGK. The field elevation of 305 ft (93 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYGK 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 — 01/19 — offers 6,001 ft (1829 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYGK 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 Kingston Norman Rogers Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Watertown International Airport | KART | 53 km (29 NM) |
| Wheeler Sack Army Air Field | KGTB | 73 km (39 NM) |
| CFB Trenton | CYTR | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport | CYSH | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Ogdensburg International Airport | KOGS | 103 km (56 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kingston Norman Rogers Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 305 ft field elevation of Kingston Norman Rogers 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 Kingston Norman Rogers Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kingston Norman Rogers Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kingston Norman Rogers Airport is CYGK, and its IATA code is YGK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kingston Norman Rogers Airport above sea level?
Kingston Norman Rogers Airport sits at an elevation of 305 feet (93 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kingston Norman Rogers Airport located?
The airport lies at 44.2253, -76.5969 — in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Watertown International Airport, about 53 km away.
Does CYGK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYGK 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 Kingston Norman Rogers Airport?
Kingston Norman Rogers Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 01/19, measures 6,001 ft (1829 m) with a ASP surface.