Kindersley Airport (CYKY)
Medium airport · Kindersley, Saskatchewan, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Kindersley Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYKY |
| IATA | YKY |
| Elevation | 2,277 ft (694 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°31'3" W 109°10'52" 51.51750, -109.18100 |
| Location | Kindersley, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 3,507 ft (1069 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 2,281 ft (695 m) | 100 ft | GRS | No |
Kindersley Airport at a glance
Kindersley Airport is a medium airport in Kindersley, Saskatchewan, Canada, known to airline systems as YKY. The field elevation of 2,277 ft (694 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYKY 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 3,507 ft (1069 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 CYKY 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 Kindersley Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Battleford Airport | CYQW | 153 km (83 NM) |
| Swift Current Airport | CYYN | 172 km (93 NM) |
| Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport | CYXE | 185 km (100 NM) |
| Medicine Hat Regional Airport | CYXH | 199 km (107 NM) |
| Lloydminster Airport | CYLL | 208 km (112 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kindersley Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,277 ft field elevation of Kindersley 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 Kindersley Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kindersley Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kindersley Airport is CYKY, and its IATA code is YKY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kindersley Airport above sea level?
Kindersley Airport sits at an elevation of 2,277 feet (694 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kindersley Airport located?
The airport lies at 51.5175, -109.1810 — in Kindersley, Saskatchewan, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is North Battleford Airport, about 153 km away.
Does CYKY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYKY 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 Kindersley Airport?
Kindersley Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 3,507 ft (1069 m) with a ASP surface.