Saint-Léonard Airport (CYSL)
Medium airport · Saint-Léonard, New Brunswick, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Saint-Léonard Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYSL |
| IATA | YSL |
| Elevation | 793 ft (242 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°9'26" W 67°50'10" 47.15710, -67.83624 |
| Location | Saint-Léonard, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 4,000 ft (1219 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Saint-Léonard Airport at a glance
Saint-Léonard Airport is a medium airport in Saint-Léonard, New Brunswick, Canada, known to airline systems as YSL. The field elevation of 793 ft (242 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYSL 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, 18/36, offers 4,000 ft (1219 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYSL 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 Saint-Léonard Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Caribou Municipal Airport | KCAR | 35 km (19 NM) |
| Presque Isle International Airport | KPQI | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Houlton International Airport | KHUL | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Charlo Airport | CYCL | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Rivière-du-Loup Airport | CYRI | 148 km (80 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Saint-Léonard Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 793 ft field elevation of Saint-Léonard 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 Saint-Léonard Airport
What is the ICAO code of Saint-Léonard Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Saint-Léonard Airport is CYSL, and its IATA code is YSL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Saint-Léonard Airport above sea level?
Saint-Léonard Airport sits at an elevation of 793 feet (242 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Saint-Léonard Airport located?
The airport lies at 47.1571, -67.8362 — in Saint-Léonard, New Brunswick, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Caribou Municipal Airport, about 35 km away.
Does CYSL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYSL 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 Saint-Léonard Airport?
Saint-Léonard Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 4,000 ft (1219 m) with a ASP surface.