Atikokan Municipal Airport (CYIB)
Medium airport · Atikokan, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Atikokan Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYIB |
| IATA | YIB |
| Elevation | 1,408 ft (429 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°46'26" W 91°38'19" 48.77390, -91.63860 |
| Location | Atikokan, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 3,500 ft (1067 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Atikokan Municipal Airport at a glance
Atikokan Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Atikokan, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as YIB. The field elevation of 1,408 ft (429 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYIB 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, 04/22, offers 3,500 ft (1067 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYIB 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 Atikokan Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ignace Municipal Airport | CZUC | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Ely Municipal Airport | KELO | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Falls International Airport | KINL | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Fort Frances Municipal Airport | CYAG | 133 km (72 NM) |
| Dryden Regional Airport | CYHD | 142 km (77 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Atikokan Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,408 ft field elevation of Atikokan 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 Atikokan Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Atikokan Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Atikokan Municipal Airport is CYIB, and its IATA code is YIB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Atikokan Municipal Airport above sea level?
Atikokan Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 1,408 feet (429 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Atikokan Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.7739, -91.6386 — in Atikokan, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ignace Municipal Airport, about 73 km away.
Does CYIB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYIB 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 Atikokan Municipal Airport?
Atikokan Municipal Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 3,500 ft (1067 m) with a ASP surface.