Timmins/Victor M. Power (CYTS)
Medium airport · Timmins, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Timmins/Victor M. Power |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYTS |
| IATA | YTS |
| Elevation | 967 ft (295 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°34'11" W 81°22'36" 48.56970, -81.37670 |
| Location | Timmins, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 6,000 ft (1829 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 10/28 | 4,903 ft (1494 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Timmins/Victor M. Power at a glance
Timmins/Victor M. Power is a medium airport in Timmins, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as YTS. The field elevation of 967 ft (295 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYTS 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 — 03/21 — offers 6,000 ft (1829 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYTS 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 Timmins/Victor M. Power
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cochrane Airport | CYCN | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Kirkland Lake Airport | CYKX | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Kapuskasing Airport | CYYU | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport | CYXR | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Chapleau Airport | CYLD | 168 km (91 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Timmins/Victor M. Power
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 967 ft field elevation of Timmins/Victor M. Power 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 Timmins/Victor M. Power
What is the ICAO code of Timmins/Victor M. Power?
The ICAO identifier of Timmins/Victor M. Power is CYTS, and its IATA code is YTS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Timmins/Victor M. Power above sea level?
Timmins/Victor M. Power sits at an elevation of 967 feet (295 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Timmins/Victor M. Power located?
The airport lies at 48.5697, -81.3767 — in Timmins, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cochrane Airport, about 65 km away.
Does CYTS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYTS 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 Timmins/Victor M. Power?
Timmins/Victor M. Power has 2 runways. The longest, 03/21, measures 6,000 ft (1829 m) with a ASP surface.