Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport (CYSH)
Medium airport · Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYSH |
| IATA | YSH |
| Elevation | 416 ft (127 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°56'45" W 75°56'26" 44.94580, -75.94060 |
| Location | Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 4,000 ft (1219 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15/33 | 1,500 ft (457 m) | 85 ft | grass | No |
Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport at a glance
Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport is a medium airport in Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as YSH. The field elevation of 416 ft (127 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYSH 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 — 06/24 — offers 4,000 ft (1219 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYSH 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 Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa / Carp Airport | CYRP | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport | CYOW | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Ogdensburg International Airport | KOGS | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport | CYRO | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Ottawa / Gatineau Airport | CYND | 71 km (38 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 416 ft field elevation of Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) 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 Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport
What is the ICAO code of Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport is CYSH, and its IATA code is YSH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport above sea level?
Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport sits at an elevation of 416 feet (127 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport located?
The airport lies at 44.9458, -75.9406 — in Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ottawa / Carp Airport, about 42 km away.
Does CYSH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYSH 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 Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport?
Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 06/24, measures 4,000 ft (1219 m) with a ASP surface.