Sudbury Airport (CYSB)
Medium airport · Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Sudbury Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYSB |
| IATA | YSB |
| Elevation | 1,141 ft (348 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°37'30" W 80°47'56" 46.62500, -80.79890 |
| Location | Sudbury, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 6,600 ft (2012 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sudbury Airport at a glance
Sudbury Airport is a medium airport in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as YSB. The field elevation of 1,141 ft (348 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYSB are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 04/22 — offers 6,600 ft (2012 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 CYSB 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 Sudbury Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Bay Jack Garland Airport | CYYB | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Manitoulin East Municipal Airport | CYEM | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Elliot Lake Municipal Airport | CYEL | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport | CYXR | 139 km (75 NM) |
| Gore Bay Manitoulin Airport | CYZE | 159 km (86 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sudbury Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,141 ft field elevation of Sudbury 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 Sudbury Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sudbury Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sudbury Airport is CYSB, and its IATA code is YSB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sudbury Airport above sea level?
Sudbury Airport sits at an elevation of 1,141 feet (348 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sudbury Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.6250, -80.7989 — in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is North Bay Jack Garland Airport, about 109 km away.
Does CYSB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYSB 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 Sudbury Airport?
Sudbury Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 6,600 ft (2012 m) with a ASP surface.