Sherbrooke Airport (CYSC)
Medium airport · Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Sherbrooke Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYSC |
| IATA | YSC |
| Elevation | 792 ft (241 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°26'19" W 71°41'29" 45.43860, -71.69140 |
| Location | Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 6,000 ft (1829 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 6,000 ft (1829 m) | 150 ft | ASPH | No |
Sherbrooke Airport at a glance
Sherbrooke Airport is a medium airport in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, known to airline systems as YSC. The field elevation of 792 ft (241 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYSC 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 — 13/31 — offers 6,000 ft (1829 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 CYSC 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 Sherbrooke Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bromont (Roland Désourdy) Airport | CZBM | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Saint-Georges Airport | CYSG | 105 km (57 NM) |
| St Jean Airport | CYJN | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Trois-Rivières Airport | CYRQ | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport | CYHU | 135 km (73 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sherbrooke Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 792 ft field elevation of Sherbrooke 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 Sherbrooke Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sherbrooke Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sherbrooke Airport is CYSC, and its IATA code is YSC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sherbrooke Airport above sea level?
Sherbrooke Airport sits at an elevation of 792 feet (241 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sherbrooke Airport located?
The airport lies at 45.4386, -71.6914 — in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bromont (Roland Désourdy) Airport, about 84 km away.
Does CYSC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYSC 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 Sherbrooke Airport?
Sherbrooke Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 6,000 ft (1829 m) with a ASP surface.