Kapuskasing Airport (CYYU)
Medium airport · Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Kapuskasing Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYYU |
| IATA | YYU |
| Elevation | 743 ft (226 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°24'42" W 82°28'11" 49.41159, -82.46964 |
| Location | Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 5,500 ft (1676 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kapuskasing Airport at a glance
Kapuskasing Airport is a medium airport in Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as YYU. The field elevation of 743 ft (226 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYYU are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 17/35, offers 5,500 ft (1676 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYYU 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 Kapuskasing Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport | CYHF | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Cochrane Airport | CYCN | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Timmins/Victor M. Power | CYTS | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Hornepayne Municipal Airport | CYHN | 168 km (91 NM) |
| Chapleau Airport | CYLD | 188 km (102 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kapuskasing Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 743 ft field elevation of Kapuskasing 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 Kapuskasing Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kapuskasing Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kapuskasing Airport is CYYU, and its IATA code is YYU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kapuskasing Airport above sea level?
Kapuskasing Airport sits at an elevation of 743 feet (226 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kapuskasing Airport located?
The airport lies at 49.4116, -82.4696 — in Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport, about 94 km away.
Does CYYU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYYU 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 Kapuskasing Airport?
Kapuskasing Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 5,500 ft (1676 m) with a ASP surface.