Smithers Airport (CYYD)
Medium airport · Smithers, British Columbia, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Smithers Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYYD |
| IATA | YYD |
| Elevation | 1,712 ft (522 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 54°49'29" W 127°10'59" 54.82470, -127.18300 |
| Location | Smithers, British Columbia, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Smithers Airport at a glance
Smithers Airport is a medium airport in Smithers, British Columbia, Canada, known to airline systems as YYD. The field elevation of 1,712 ft (522 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYYD are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 15/33, offers 5,000 ft (1524 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYYD 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 Smithers Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burns Lake Airport | CYPZ | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat | CYXT | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Stewart Airport | CZST | 216 km (117 NM) |
| Prince Rupert Airport | CYPR | 219 km (118 NM) |
| Mackenzie Airport | CYZY | 263 km (142 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Smithers Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,712 ft field elevation of Smithers 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 Smithers Airport
What is the ICAO code of Smithers Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Smithers Airport is CYYD, and its IATA code is YYD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Smithers Airport above sea level?
Smithers Airport sits at an elevation of 1,712 feet (522 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Smithers Airport located?
The airport lies at 54.8247, -127.1830 — in Smithers, British Columbia, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Burns Lake Airport, about 94 km away.
Does CYYD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYYD 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 Smithers Airport?
Smithers Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.