Port Hawkesbury Airport (CYPD)
Medium airport · Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Port Hawkesbury Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYPD |
| IATA | YPS |
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°39'24" W 61°22'5" 45.65670, -61.36810 |
| Location | Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Port Hawkesbury Airport at a glance
Port Hawkesbury Airport is a medium airport in Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, Canada, known to airline systems as YPS. The field elevation of 377 ft (115 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYPD 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, 11/29, offers 5,000 ft (1524 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYPD 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 Port Hawkesbury Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport | CYQY | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Charlottetown Airport | CYYG | 153 km (83 NM) |
| Halifax / Stanfield International Airport | CYHZ | 188 km (102 NM) |
| Îles-de-la-Madeleine Airport | CYGR | 199 km (107 NM) |
| Summerside Airport | CYSU | 209 km (113 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Port Hawkesbury Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 377 ft field elevation of Port Hawkesbury 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 Port Hawkesbury Airport
What is the ICAO code of Port Hawkesbury Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Port Hawkesbury Airport is CYPD, and its IATA code is YPS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Port Hawkesbury Airport above sea level?
Port Hawkesbury Airport sits at an elevation of 377 feet (115 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Port Hawkesbury Airport located?
The airport lies at 45.6567, -61.3681 — in Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport, about 116 km away.
Does CYPD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYPD 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 Port Hawkesbury Airport?
Port Hawkesbury Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.