Thompson Airport (CYTH)
Medium airport · Thompson, Manitoba, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Thompson Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYTH |
| IATA | YTH |
| Elevation | 729 ft (222 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 55°48'4" W 97°51'51" 55.80110, -97.86420 |
| Location | Thompson, Manitoba, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 5,800 ft (1768 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15/33 | 5,079 ft (1548 m) | 100 ft | GVL | Yes |
Thompson Airport at a glance
Thompson Airport is a medium airport in Thompson, Manitoba, Canada, known to airline systems as YTH. The field elevation of 729 ft (222 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYTH 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 2 runways, the longest — 06/24 — offers 5,800 ft (1768 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 CYTH 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 Thompson Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pikwitonei Airport | CZMN | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Thicket Portage Airport | CZLQ | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Kelsey Airport | CZEE | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Jenpeg Airport | CZJG | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Leaf Rapids Airport | CYLR | 153 km (83 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Thompson Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 729 ft field elevation of Thompson 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 Thompson Airport
What is the ICAO code of Thompson Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Thompson Airport is CYTH, and its IATA code is YTH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Thompson Airport above sea level?
Thompson Airport sits at an elevation of 729 feet (222 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Thompson Airport located?
The airport lies at 55.8011, -97.8642 — in Thompson, Manitoba, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pikwitonei Airport, about 50 km away.
Does CYTH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYTH 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 Thompson Airport?
Thompson Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 06/24, measures 5,800 ft (1768 m) with a ASP surface.