Niagara District Airport (CYSN)
Medium airport · Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Niagara District Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYSN |
| IATA | YCM |
| Elevation | 321 ft (98 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°11'30" W 79°10'18" 43.19160, -79.17169 |
| Location | Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 2,500 ft (762 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
| 06/24 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 11/29 | 2,000 ft (610 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
Niagara District Airport at a glance
Niagara District Airport is a medium airport in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as YCM. The field elevation of 321 ft (98 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYSN 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 3 runways, the longest — 06/24 — offers 5,000 ft (1524 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 CYSN 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 Niagara District Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Niagara Falls International Airport | KIAG | 21 km (11 NM) |
| Buffalo Niagara International Airport | KBUF | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport | CYTZ | 52 km (28 NM) |
| John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport | CYHM | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Toronto Pearson International Airport | CYYZ | 65 km (35 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Niagara District Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 321 ft field elevation of Niagara District 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 Niagara District Airport
What is the ICAO code of Niagara District Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Niagara District Airport is CYSN, and its IATA code is YCM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Niagara District Airport above sea level?
Niagara District Airport sits at an elevation of 321 feet (98 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Niagara District Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.1916, -79.1717 — in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Niagara Falls International Airport, about 21 km away.
Does CYSN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYSN 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 Niagara District Airport?
Niagara District Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 06/24, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.