Fort McMurray International Airport (CYMM)
Medium airport · Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Fort McMurray International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYMM |
| IATA | YMM |
| Elevation | 1,211 ft (369 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 56°39'12" W 111°13'19" 56.65330, -111.22200 |
| Location | Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 7,503 ft (2287 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Fort McMurray International Airport at a glance
Fort McMurray International Airport is a medium airport in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada, known to airline systems as YMM. The field elevation of 1,211 ft (369 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYMM 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, 08/26, offers 7,503 ft (2287 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 CYMM 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 Fort McMurray International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Chipewyan Airport | CYPY | 235 km (127 NM) |
| CFB Cold Lake | CYOD | 257 km (139 NM) |
| Bonnyville Airport | CYBF | 263 km (142 NM) |
| Slave Lake Airport | CYZH | 268 km (145 NM) |
| Meadow Lake Airport | CYLJ | 329 km (178 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Fort McMurray International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,211 ft field elevation of Fort McMurray International 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 Fort McMurray International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Fort McMurray International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Fort McMurray International Airport is CYMM, and its IATA code is YMM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Fort McMurray International Airport above sea level?
Fort McMurray International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,211 feet (369 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Fort McMurray International Airport located?
The airport lies at 56.6533, -111.2220 — in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Fort Chipewyan Airport, about 235 km away.
Does CYMM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYMM 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 Fort McMurray International Airport?
Fort McMurray International Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 7,503 ft (2287 m) with a ASP surface.