Armstrong Airport (CYYW)
Medium airport · Armstrong, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Armstrong Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYYW |
| IATA | YYW |
| Elevation | 1,058 ft (322 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°17'25" W 88°54'35" 50.29030, -88.90970 |
| Location | Armstrong, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 4,000 ft (1219 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 2,940 ft (896 m) | 100 ft | ASP | No |
Armstrong Airport at a glance
Armstrong Airport is a medium airport in Armstrong, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as YYW. The field elevation of 1,058 ft (322 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYYW 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 — 12/30 — offers 4,000 ft (1219 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYYW 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 Armstrong Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport | CYGQ | 152 km (82 NM) |
| Pickle Lake Airport | CYPL | 158 km (85 NM) |
| Nakina Airport | CYQN | 158 km (85 NM) |
| Sioux Lookout Airport | CYXL | 214 km (116 NM) |
| Thunder Bay International Airport | CYQT | 215 km (116 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Armstrong Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,058 ft field elevation of Armstrong 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 Armstrong Airport
What is the ICAO code of Armstrong Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Armstrong Airport is CYYW, and its IATA code is YYW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Armstrong Airport above sea level?
Armstrong Airport sits at an elevation of 1,058 feet (322 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Armstrong Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.2903, -88.9097 — in Armstrong, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport, about 152 km away.
Does CYYW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYYW 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 Armstrong Airport?
Armstrong Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 4,000 ft (1219 m) with a ASP surface.