Chapais Airport (CYMT)
Medium airport · Chibougamau, Quebec, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Chapais Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYMT |
| IATA | YMT |
| Elevation | 1,270 ft (387 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°46'19" W 74°31'41" 49.77190, -74.52810 |
| Location | Chibougamau, Quebec, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 6,496 ft (1980 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Chapais Airport at a glance
Chapais Airport is a medium airport in Chibougamau, Quebec, Canada, known to airline systems as YMT. The field elevation of 1,270 ft (387 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYMT 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, 04/22, offers 6,496 ft (1980 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYMT 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 Chapais Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dolbeau-Saint-Felicien Airport | CYDO | 191 km (103 NM) |
| Roberval Airport | CYRJ | 216 km (117 NM) |
| Matagami Airport | CYNM | 235 km (127 NM) |
| Alma Airport | CYTF | 253 km (137 NM) |
| Amos/Magny Airport | CYEY | 302 km (163 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Chapais Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,270 ft field elevation of Chapais 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 Chapais Airport
What is the ICAO code of Chapais Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Chapais Airport is CYMT, and its IATA code is YMT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Chapais Airport above sea level?
Chapais Airport sits at an elevation of 1,270 feet (387 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Chapais Airport located?
The airport lies at 49.7719, -74.5281 — in Chibougamau, Quebec, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dolbeau-Saint-Felicien Airport, about 191 km away.
Does CYMT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYMT 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 Chapais Airport?
Chapais Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 6,496 ft (1980 m) with a ASP surface.