Owen Sound / Billy Bishop Regional Airport (CYOS)
Medium airport · Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Owen Sound / Billy Bishop Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYOS |
| IATA | YOS |
| Elevation | 1,007 ft (307 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°35'25" W 80°50'15" 44.59030, -80.83750 |
| Location | Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 3,932 ft (1198 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Owen Sound / Billy Bishop Regional Airport at a glance
Owen Sound / Billy Bishop Regional Airport is a medium airport in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as YOS. The field elevation of 1,007 ft (307 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYOS 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, 18/36, offers 3,932 ft (1198 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYOS 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 Owen Sound / Billy Bishop Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wiarton Airport | CYVV | 27 km (15 NM) |
| Huronia Airport | CYEE | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Kincardine Municipal Airport | CYKM | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport | CYLS | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Goderich Airport | CYGD | 115 km (62 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Owen Sound / Billy Bishop Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,007 ft field elevation of Owen Sound / Billy Bishop Regional 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 Owen Sound / Billy Bishop Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Owen Sound / Billy Bishop Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Owen Sound / Billy Bishop Regional Airport is CYOS, and its IATA code is YOS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Owen Sound / Billy Bishop Regional Airport above sea level?
Owen Sound / Billy Bishop Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 1,007 feet (307 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Owen Sound / Billy Bishop Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 44.5903, -80.8375 — in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Wiarton Airport, about 27 km away.
Does CYOS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYOS 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 Owen Sound / Billy Bishop Regional Airport?
Owen Sound / Billy Bishop Regional Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 3,932 ft (1198 m) with a ASP surface.