Kincardine Municipal Airport (CYKM)
Medium airport · Kincardine, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Kincardine Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYKM |
| IATA | YKD |
| Elevation | 772 ft (235 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°12'5" W 81°36'24" 44.20140, -81.60670 |
| Location | Kincardine, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 2,087 ft (636 m) | 50 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 4,085 ft (1245 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kincardine Municipal Airport at a glance
Kincardine Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Kincardine, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as YKD. The field elevation of 772 ft (235 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYKM 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 — 13/31 — offers 4,085 ft (1245 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYKM 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 Kincardine Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goderich Airport | CYGD | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Wiarton Airport | CYVV | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Owen Sound / Billy Bishop Regional Airport | CYOS | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Centralia / James T. Field Memorial Aerodrome | CYCE | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Region of Waterloo International Airport | CYKF | 128 km (69 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kincardine Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 772 ft field elevation of Kincardine 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 Kincardine Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kincardine Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kincardine Municipal Airport is CYKM, and its IATA code is YKD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kincardine Municipal Airport above sea level?
Kincardine Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 772 feet (235 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kincardine Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 44.2014, -81.6067 — in Kincardine, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Goderich Airport, about 49 km away.
Does CYKM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYKM 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 Kincardine Municipal Airport?
Kincardine Municipal Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 4,085 ft (1245 m) with a ASP surface.