Summerside Airport (CYSU)
Medium airport · Slemon Park, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Summerside Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYSU |
| IATA | YSU |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°26'26" W 63°50'1" 46.44060, -63.83360 |
| Location | Slemon Park, Prince Edward Island, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 8,000 ft (2438 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
Summerside Airport at a glance
Summerside Airport is a medium airport in Slemon Park, Prince Edward Island, Canada, known to airline systems as YSU. The field elevation of 56 ft (17 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYSU 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, 05/23, offers 8,000 ft (2438 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYSU 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 Summerside Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charlottetown Airport | CYYG | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport | CYQM | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Miramichi Airport | CYCH | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Halifax / Stanfield International Airport | CYHZ | 175 km (95 NM) |
| CFB Greenwood | CYZX | 182 km (98 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Summerside Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 56 ft field elevation of Summerside 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 Summerside Airport
What is the ICAO code of Summerside Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Summerside Airport is CYSU, and its IATA code is YSU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Summerside Airport above sea level?
Summerside Airport sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Summerside Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.4406, -63.8336 — in Slemon Park, Prince Edward Island, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Charlottetown Airport, about 57 km away.
Does CYSU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYSU 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 Summerside Airport?
Summerside Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 8,000 ft (2438 m) with a ASP surface.