Stony Rapids Airport (CYSF)
Medium airport · Stony Rapids, Saskatchewan, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Stony Rapids Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYSF |
| IATA | YSF |
| Elevation | 805 ft (245 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 59°15'1" W 105°50'28" 59.25030, -105.84100 |
| Location | Stony Rapids, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 5,050 ft (1539 m) | 100 ft | TREATED GRAVEL | No |
Stony Rapids Airport at a glance
Stony Rapids Airport is a medium airport in Stony Rapids, Saskatchewan, Canada, known to airline systems as YSF. The field elevation of 805 ft (245 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYSF 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, 06/24, offers 5,050 ft (1539 m) of treated gravel surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYSF 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 Stony Rapids Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Points North Landing Airport | CYNL | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Key Lake Airport | CYKJ | 222 km (120 NM) |
| Fort Chipewyan Airport | CYPY | 307 km (166 NM) |
| Fort Smith Airport | CYSM | 354 km (191 NM) |
| Lynn Lake Airport | CYYL | 386 km (208 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Stony Rapids Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 805 ft field elevation of Stony Rapids 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 Stony Rapids Airport
What is the ICAO code of Stony Rapids Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Stony Rapids Airport is CYSF, and its IATA code is YSF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Stony Rapids Airport above sea level?
Stony Rapids Airport sits at an elevation of 805 feet (245 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Stony Rapids Airport located?
The airport lies at 59.2503, -105.8410 — in Stony Rapids, Saskatchewan, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Points North Landing Airport, about 148 km away.
Does CYSF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYSF 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 Stony Rapids Airport?
Stony Rapids Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 5,050 ft (1539 m) with a TREATED GRAVEL surface.