Marathon Airport (CYSP)
Medium airport · Marathon, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Marathon Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYSP |
| IATA | YSP |
| Elevation | 1,035 ft (315 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°45'19" W 86°20'40" 48.75530, -86.34440 |
| Location | Marathon, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 3,933 ft (1199 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Marathon Airport at a glance
Marathon Airport is a medium airport in Marathon, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as YSP. The field elevation of 1,035 ft (315 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYSP are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 16/34, offers 3,933 ft (1199 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYSP 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 Marathon Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manitouwadge Airport | CYMG | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport | CYGQ | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Hornepayne Municipal Airport | CYHN | 126 km (68 NM) |
| Wawa Airport | CYXZ | 145 km (78 NM) |
| Nakina Airport | CYQN | 161 km (87 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Marathon Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,035 ft field elevation of Marathon 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 Marathon Airport
What is the ICAO code of Marathon Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Marathon Airport is CYSP, and its IATA code is YSP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Marathon Airport above sea level?
Marathon Airport sits at an elevation of 1,035 feet (315 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Marathon Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.7553, -86.3444 — in Marathon, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Manitouwadge Airport, about 51 km away.
Does CYSP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYSP 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 Marathon Airport?
Marathon Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 3,933 ft (1199 m) with a ASP surface.