Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (CYLS)
Medium airport · Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYLS |
| IATA | YLK |
| Elevation | 972 ft (296 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°29'6" W 79°33'17" 44.48506, -79.55466 |
| Location | Barrie, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 6,001 ft (1829 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport at a glance
Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport is a medium airport in Barrie, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as YLK. The field elevation of 972 ft (296 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYLS are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 10/28, offers 6,001 ft (1829 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 CYLS 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 Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Huronia Airport | CYEE | 37 km (20 NM) |
| Muskoka Airport | CYQA | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Oshawa Executive Airport | CYOO | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Brampton-Caledon Airport | CNC3 | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Toronto Pearson International Airport | CYYZ | 90 km (49 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 972 ft field elevation of Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional 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 Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport is CYLS, and its IATA code is YLK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport above sea level?
Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 972 feet (296 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 44.4851, -79.5547 — in Barrie, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Huronia Airport, about 37 km away.
Does CYLS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYLS 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 Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport?
Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 6,001 ft (1829 m) with a ASP surface.