North Bay Jack Garland Airport (CYYB)
Medium airport · North Bay, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | North Bay Jack Garland Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYYB |
| IATA | YYB |
| Elevation | 1,215 ft (370 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°21'49" W 79°25'22" 46.36360, -79.42280 |
| Location | North Bay, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 10,000 ft (3048 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 2,500 ft (762 m) | 75 ft | GRS | No |
| 18/36 | 4,474 ft (1364 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
North Bay Jack Garland Airport at a glance
North Bay Jack Garland Airport is a medium airport in North Bay, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as YYB. The field elevation of 1,215 ft (370 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYYB 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 3 runways, the longest — 08/26 — offers 10,000 ft (3048 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYYB 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 North Bay Jack Garland Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sudbury Airport | CYSB | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport | CYXR | 152 km (82 NM) |
| Muskoka Airport | CYQA | 155 km (84 NM) |
| Pembroke Airport | CYTA | 176 km (95 NM) |
| Huronia Airport | CYEE | 191 km (103 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for North Bay Jack Garland Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,215 ft field elevation of North Bay Jack Garland 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 North Bay Jack Garland Airport
What is the ICAO code of North Bay Jack Garland Airport?
The ICAO identifier of North Bay Jack Garland Airport is CYYB, and its IATA code is YYB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is North Bay Jack Garland Airport above sea level?
North Bay Jack Garland Airport sits at an elevation of 1,215 feet (370 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is North Bay Jack Garland Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.3636, -79.4228 — in North Bay, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sudbury Airport, about 109 km away.
Does CYYB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYYB 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 North Bay Jack Garland Airport?
North Bay Jack Garland Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 10,000 ft (3048 m) with a ASP surface.