Manitouwadge Airport (CYMG)
Medium airport · Manitouwadge, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Manitouwadge Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYMG |
| IATA | YMG |
| Elevation | 1,198 ft (365 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°5'2" W 85°51'38" 49.08390, -85.86060 |
| Location | Manitouwadge, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3,600 ft (1097 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Manitouwadge Airport at a glance
Manitouwadge Airport is a medium airport in Manitouwadge, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as YMG. The field elevation of 1,198 ft (365 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYMG 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, 05/23, offers 3,600 ft (1097 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYMG 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 Manitouwadge Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marathon Airport | CYSP | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Hornepayne Municipal Airport | CYHN | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport | CYGQ | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Nakina Airport | CYQN | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Wawa Airport | CYXZ | 147 km (79 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Manitouwadge Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,198 ft field elevation of Manitouwadge 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 Manitouwadge Airport
What is the ICAO code of Manitouwadge Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Manitouwadge Airport is CYMG, and its IATA code is YMG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Manitouwadge Airport above sea level?
Manitouwadge Airport sits at an elevation of 1,198 feet (365 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Manitouwadge Airport located?
The airport lies at 49.0839, -85.8606 — in Manitouwadge, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Marathon Airport, about 51 km away.
Does CYMG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYMG 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 Manitouwadge Airport?
Manitouwadge Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 3,600 ft (1097 m) with a ASP surface.