Yorkton Municipal Airport (CYQV)
Medium airport · Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Yorkton Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYQV |
| IATA | YQV |
| Elevation | 1,635 ft (498 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°15'53" W 102°27'43" 51.26470, -102.46200 |
| Location | Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4,800 ft (1463 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 3,000 ft (914 m) | 100 ft | COM | Yes |
Yorkton Municipal Airport at a glance
Yorkton Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada, known to airline systems as YQV. The field elevation of 1,635 ft (498 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYQV are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 04/22 — offers 4,800 ft (1463 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYQV 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 Yorkton Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swan River Airport | CZJN | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Dauphin Barker Airport | CYDN | 169 km (91 NM) |
| Regina International Airport | CYQR | 180 km (97 NM) |
| Virden / RJ (Bob) Andrew Field Regional Aerodrome | CYVD | 189 km (102 NM) |
| Estevan Airport | CYEN | 231 km (125 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Yorkton Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,635 ft field elevation of Yorkton Municipal 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 Yorkton Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Yorkton Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Yorkton Municipal Airport is CYQV, and its IATA code is YQV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Yorkton Municipal Airport above sea level?
Yorkton Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 1,635 feet (498 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Yorkton Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 51.2647, -102.4620 — in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Swan River Airport, about 127 km away.
Does CYQV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYQV 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 Yorkton Municipal Airport?
Yorkton Municipal Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 4,800 ft (1463 m) with a ASP surface.