CFB Trenton (CYTR)
Medium airport · Trenton, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | CFB Trenton |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYTR |
| IATA | YTR |
| Elevation | 283 ft (86 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°7'8" W 77°31'41" 44.11890, -77.52810 |
| Location | Trenton, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 10,000 ft (3048 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 3,025 ft (922 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
CFB Trenton at a glance
CFB Trenton is a medium airport in Trenton, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as YTR. The field elevation of 283 ft (86 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYTR are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 06/24 — offers 10,000 ft (3048 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 CYTR 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 CFB Trenton
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peterborough Regional Airport | CYPQ | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Kingston Norman Rogers Airport | CYGK | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Oshawa Executive Airport | CYOO | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport | KROC | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Watertown International Airport | KART | 121 km (65 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for CFB Trenton
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 283 ft field elevation of CFB Trenton 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 CFB Trenton
What is the ICAO code of CFB Trenton?
The ICAO identifier of CFB Trenton is CYTR, and its IATA code is YTR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is CFB Trenton above sea level?
CFB Trenton sits at an elevation of 283 feet (86 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is CFB Trenton located?
The airport lies at 44.1189, -77.5281 — in Trenton, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Peterborough Regional Airport, about 68 km away.
Does CYTR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYTR 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 CFB Trenton?
CFB Trenton has 2 runways. The longest, 06/24, measures 10,000 ft (3048 m) with a ASP surface.