Wiarton Airport (CYVV)
Medium airport · Wiarton, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Wiarton Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYVV |
| IATA | YVV |
| Elevation | 729 ft (222 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°44'45" W 81°6'26" 44.74580, -81.10720 |
| Location | Wiarton, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,021 ft (1530 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 11/29 | 3,100 ft (945 m) | 100 ft | GVL | No |
Wiarton Airport at a glance
Wiarton Airport is a medium airport in Wiarton, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as YVV. The field elevation of 729 ft (222 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYVV 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 — 05/23 — offers 5,021 ft (1530 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 CYVV 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 Wiarton Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Owen Sound / Billy Bishop Regional Airport | CYOS | 27 km (15 NM) |
| Kincardine Municipal Airport | CYKM | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Huronia Airport | CYEE | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Goderich Airport | CYGD | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport | CYLS | 126 km (68 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Wiarton Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 729 ft field elevation of Wiarton 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 Wiarton Airport
What is the ICAO code of Wiarton Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Wiarton Airport is CYVV, and its IATA code is YVV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Wiarton Airport above sea level?
Wiarton 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 Wiarton Airport located?
The airport lies at 44.7458, -81.1072 — in Wiarton, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Owen Sound / Billy Bishop Regional Airport, about 27 km away.
Does CYVV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYVV 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 Wiarton Airport?
Wiarton Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 05/23, measures 5,021 ft (1530 m) with a ASP surface.