Alma Airport (CYTF)
Medium airport · Alma, Quebec, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Alma Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYTF |
| IATA | YTF |
| Elevation | 445 ft (136 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°30'32" W 71°38'31" 48.50890, -71.64190 |
| Location | Alma, Quebec, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Alma Airport at a glance
Alma Airport is a medium airport in Alma, Quebec, Canada, known to airline systems as YTF. The field elevation of 445 ft (136 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYTF 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, 13/31, offers 5,000 ft (1524 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYTF 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 Alma Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roberval Airport | CYRJ | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Saguenay-Bagotville Airport | CYBG | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Dolbeau-Saint-Felicien Airport | CYDO | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Charlevoix Airport | CYML | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Rivière-du-Loup Airport | CYRI | 174 km (94 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Alma Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 445 ft field elevation of Alma 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 Alma Airport
What is the ICAO code of Alma Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Alma Airport is CYTF, and its IATA code is YTF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Alma Airport above sea level?
Alma Airport sits at an elevation of 445 feet (136 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Alma Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.5089, -71.6419 — in Alma, Quebec, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Roberval Airport, about 46 km away.
Does CYTF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYTF 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 Alma Airport?
Alma Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.