Hornepayne Municipal Airport (CYHN)
Medium airport · Hornepayne, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Hornepayne Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYHN |
| IATA | YHN |
| Elevation | 1,099 ft (335 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°11'35" W 84°45'32" 49.19310, -84.75890 |
| Location | Hornepayne, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 3,500 ft (1067 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Hornepayne Municipal Airport at a glance
Hornepayne Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Hornepayne, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as YHN. The field elevation of 1,099 ft (335 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYHN 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, 07/25, offers 3,500 ft (1067 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYHN 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 Hornepayne Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manitouwadge Airport | CYMG | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport | CYHF | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Marathon Airport | CYSP | 126 km (68 NM) |
| Wawa Airport | CYXZ | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Kapuskasing Airport | CYYU | 168 km (91 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hornepayne Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,099 ft field elevation of Hornepayne Municipal 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 Hornepayne Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Hornepayne Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Hornepayne Municipal Airport is CYHN, and its IATA code is YHN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hornepayne Municipal Airport above sea level?
Hornepayne Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 1,099 feet (335 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hornepayne Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 49.1931, -84.7589 — in Hornepayne, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Manitouwadge Airport, about 81 km away.
Does CYHN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYHN 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 Hornepayne Municipal Airport?
Hornepayne Municipal Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 3,500 ft (1067 m) with a ASP surface.