North Battleford Airport (CYQW)
Medium airport · North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Airport data
| Name | North Battleford Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYQW |
| IATA | YQW |
| Elevation | 1,799 ft (548 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°46'10" W 108°14'37" 52.76941, -108.24374 |
| Location | North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 2,565 ft (782 m) | 50 ft | ASP | No |
| 12/30 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
North Battleford Airport at a glance
North Battleford Airport is a medium airport in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada, known to airline systems as YQW. The field elevation of 1,799 ft (548 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYQW 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 — 12/30 — offers 5,000 ft (1524 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYQW 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 North Battleford Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport | CYXE | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Lloydminster Airport | CYLL | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Meadow Lake Airport | CYLJ | 152 km (82 NM) |
| Kindersley Airport | CYKY | 153 km (83 NM) |
| Prince Albert Glass Field | CYPA | 179 km (97 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for North Battleford Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,799 ft field elevation of North Battleford 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 North Battleford Airport
What is the ICAO code of North Battleford Airport?
The ICAO identifier of North Battleford Airport is CYQW, and its IATA code is YQW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is North Battleford Airport above sea level?
North Battleford Airport sits at an elevation of 1,799 feet (548 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is North Battleford Airport located?
The airport lies at 52.7694, -108.2437 — in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport, about 124 km away.
Does CYQW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYQW 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 North Battleford Airport?
North Battleford Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.