Oshawa Executive Airport (CYOO)
Medium airport · Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Oshawa Executive Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYOO |
| IATA | YOO |
| Elevation | 460 ft (140 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°55'22" W 78°53'42" 43.92280, -78.89500 |
| Location | Oshawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 2,654 ft (809 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 4,750 ft (1448 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Oshawa Executive Airport at a glance
Oshawa Executive Airport is a medium airport in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as YOO. The field elevation of 460 ft (140 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYOO are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 12/30 — offers 4,750 ft (1448 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYOO 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 Oshawa Executive Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport | CYTZ | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Peterborough Regional Airport | CYPQ | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Toronto Pearson International Airport | CYYZ | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Brampton-Caledon Airport | CNC3 | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport | CYLS | 82 km (44 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Oshawa Executive Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 460 ft field elevation of Oshawa Executive 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 Oshawa Executive Airport
What is the ICAO code of Oshawa Executive Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Oshawa Executive Airport is CYOO, and its IATA code is YOO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Oshawa Executive Airport above sea level?
Oshawa Executive Airport sits at an elevation of 460 feet (140 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Oshawa Executive Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.9228, -78.8950 — in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, about 52 km away.
Does CYOO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYOO 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 Oshawa Executive Airport?
Oshawa Executive Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 4,750 ft (1448 m) with a ASP surface.