Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen Airport (CYMJ)
Medium airport · Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYMJ |
| IATA | YMJ |
| Elevation | 1,892 ft (577 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°19'49" W 105°33'32" 50.33030, -105.55900 |
| Location | Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 3,400 ft (1036 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 11L/29R | 8,326 ft (2538 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 11R/29L | 7,280 ft (2219 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen Airport at a glance
Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen Airport is a medium airport in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada, known to airline systems as YMJ. The field elevation of 1,892 ft (577 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYMJ are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 11L/29R — offers 8,326 ft (2538 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11L points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYMJ 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 Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Regina International Airport | CYQR | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Swift Current Airport | CYYN | 151 km (82 NM) |
| Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport | CYXE | 220 km (119 NM) |
| Estevan Airport | CYEN | 224 km (121 NM) |
| Yorkton Municipal Airport | CYQV | 241 km (130 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,892 ft field elevation of Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen 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 Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen Airport
What is the ICAO code of Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen Airport is CYMJ, and its IATA code is YMJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen Airport above sea level?
Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen Airport sits at an elevation of 1,892 feet (577 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.3303, -105.5590 — in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Regina International Airport, about 65 km away.
Does CYMJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYMJ 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 Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen Airport?
Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 11L/29R, measures 8,326 ft (2538 m) with a ASP surface.