Port-Menier Airport (CYPN)
Medium airport · Port-Menier, Quebec, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Port-Menier Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYPN |
| IATA | YPN |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°50'11" W 64°17'19" 49.83640, -64.28860 |
| Location | Port-Menier, Quebec, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 4,886 ft (1489 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Port-Menier Airport at a glance
Port-Menier Airport is a medium airport in Port-Menier, Quebec, Canada, known to airline systems as YPN. The field elevation of 167 ft (51 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYPN 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, 11/29, offers 4,886 ft (1489 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 CYPN 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-Menier Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Havre-Saint-Pierre Airport | CYGV | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Michel-Pouliot Gaspé Airport | CYGP | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Sept-Îles Airport | CYZV | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Natashquan Airport | CYNA | 183 km (99 NM) |
| Bonaventure Airport | CYVB | 214 km (116 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Port-Menier Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 167 ft field elevation of Port-Menier 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-Menier Airport
What is the ICAO code of Port-Menier Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Port-Menier Airport is CYPN, and its IATA code is YPN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Port-Menier Airport above sea level?
Port-Menier Airport sits at an elevation of 167 feet (51 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-Menier Airport located?
The airport lies at 49.8364, -64.2886 — in Port-Menier, Quebec, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Havre-Saint-Pierre Airport, about 69 km away.
Does CYPN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYPN 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-Menier Airport?
Port-Menier Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 4,886 ft (1489 m) with a ASP surface.