Muskoka Airport (CYQA)
Medium airport · Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Muskoka Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYQA |
| IATA | YQA |
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°58'31" W 79°18'24" 44.97538, -79.30655 |
| Location | Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 6,000 ft (1829 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Muskoka Airport at a glance
Muskoka Airport is a medium airport in Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as YQA. The field elevation of 925 ft (282 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYQA 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, 18/36, offers 6,000 ft (1829 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 CYQA 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 Muskoka Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport | CYLS | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Huronia Airport | CYEE | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Peterborough Regional Airport | CYPQ | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Oshawa Executive Airport | CYOO | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Owen Sound / Billy Bishop Regional Airport | CYOS | 128 km (69 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Muskoka Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 925 ft field elevation of Muskoka 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 Muskoka Airport
What is the ICAO code of Muskoka Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Muskoka Airport is CYQA, and its IATA code is YQA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Muskoka Airport above sea level?
Muskoka Airport sits at an elevation of 925 feet (282 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Muskoka Airport located?
The airport lies at 44.9754, -79.3065 — in Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport, about 58 km away.
Does CYQA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYQA 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 Muskoka Airport?
Muskoka Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 6,000 ft (1829 m) with a ASP surface.