Swift Current Airport (CYYN)
Medium airport · Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Swift Current Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYYN |
| IATA | YYN |
| Elevation | 2,680 ft (817 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°17'31" W 107°41'28" 50.29190, -107.69100 |
| Location | Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2,500 ft (762 m) | 50 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 4,250 ft (1295 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Swift Current Airport at a glance
Swift Current Airport is a medium airport in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada, known to airline systems as YYN. The field elevation of 2,680 ft (817 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYYN 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 — 13/31 — offers 4,250 ft (1295 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYYN 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 Swift Current Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen Airport | CYMJ | 151 km (82 NM) |
| Kindersley Airport | CYKY | 172 km (93 NM) |
| Regina International Airport | CYQR | 215 km (116 NM) |
| Medicine Hat Regional Airport | CYXH | 218 km (118 NM) |
| Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport | CYXE | 220 km (119 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Swift Current Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,680 ft field elevation of Swift Current 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 Swift Current Airport
What is the ICAO code of Swift Current Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Swift Current Airport is CYYN, and its IATA code is YYN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Swift Current Airport above sea level?
Swift Current Airport sits at an elevation of 2,680 feet (817 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Swift Current Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.2919, -107.6910 — in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen Airport, about 151 km away.
Does CYYN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYYN 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 Swift Current Airport?
Swift Current Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 4,250 ft (1295 m) with a ASP surface.