The Pas Airport (CYQD)
Medium airport · The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Airport data
| Name | The Pas Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYQD |
| IATA | YQD |
| Elevation | 887 ft (270 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 53°58'17" W 101°5'28" 53.97140, -101.09100 |
| Location | The Pas, Manitoba, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 5,901 ft (1799 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
The Pas Airport at a glance
The Pas Airport is a medium airport in The Pas, Manitoba, Canada, known to airline systems as YQD. The field elevation of 887 ft (270 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYQD 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, 13/31, offers 5,901 ft (1799 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYQD 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 The Pas Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nipawin Airport | CYBU | 205 km (111 NM) |
| Swan River Airport | CZJN | 206 km (111 NM) |
| Jenpeg Airport | CZJG | 207 km (112 NM) |
| Thicket Portage Airport | CZLQ | 264 km (143 NM) |
| Thompson Airport | CYTH | 290 km (157 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for The Pas Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 887 ft field elevation of The Pas 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 The Pas Airport
What is the ICAO code of The Pas Airport?
The ICAO identifier of The Pas Airport is CYQD, and its IATA code is YQD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is The Pas Airport above sea level?
The Pas Airport sits at an elevation of 887 feet (270 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is The Pas Airport located?
The airport lies at 53.9714, -101.0910 — in The Pas, Manitoba, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nipawin Airport, about 205 km away.
Does CYQD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYQD 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 The Pas Airport?
The Pas Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 5,901 ft (1799 m) with a ASP surface.