Chapleau Airport (CYLD)
Medium airport · Chapleau, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Chapleau Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYLD |
| IATA | YLD |
| Elevation | 1,470 ft (448 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°49'12" W 83°20'48" 47.82000, -83.34670 |
| Location | Chapleau, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3,000 ft (914 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 10/28 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Chapleau Airport at a glance
Chapleau Airport is a medium airport in Chapleau, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as YLD. The field elevation of 1,470 ft (448 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYLD 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 — 10/28 — offers 5,000 ft (1524 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYLD 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 Chapleau Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wawa Airport | CYXZ | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Timmins/Victor M. Power | CYTS | 168 km (91 NM) |
| Sault Ste Marie Airport | CYAM | 173 km (93 NM) |
| Elliot Lake Municipal Airport | CYEL | 174 km (94 NM) |
| Hornepayne Municipal Airport | CYHN | 185 km (100 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Chapleau Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,470 ft field elevation of Chapleau 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 Chapleau Airport
What is the ICAO code of Chapleau Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Chapleau Airport is CYLD, and its IATA code is YLD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Chapleau Airport above sea level?
Chapleau Airport sits at an elevation of 1,470 feet (448 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Chapleau Airport located?
The airport lies at 47.8200, -83.3467 — in Chapleau, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Wawa Airport, about 109 km away.
Does CYLD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYLD 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 Chapleau Airport?
Chapleau Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 10/28, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.