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Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport

IATA YLKICAO CYLS🇨🇦 Barrie
Coordinates
44.4851°N, 79.5547°W
Elevation
972 ft (296 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
CA-ON
Time zone
Toronto(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
10.2° W

Daylight today(Aug 31, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:10
Sunrise
06:41
Sunset
19:59
Civil dusk
20:29

About 13h 18m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport

Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport

This is a list of airports in Ontario. It includes all Nav Canada certified and registered water and land airports, aerodromes and heliports in the Canadian province of Ontario. Airport names in italics are part of the National Airports System.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: CYBN.

Live weather

CYBN
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NOTAMs

CYBN

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 28▸ displaced6,001 ft / 1,829 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AWOSAWOS122.975 MHz
CNTRTORONTO CNTR124.025 MHz
UNICATF/UNICOM122.700 MHz

Services & operations

Hours
Apr 1 to Oct 31 0700L – 2100L (EST) 7 days/week Nov 1 to Mar 31 0700L – 1900L (EST) 7 days/week 24 Hour Availability
Ground handler / FBO
Modern FBOs providing an array of first-class services for passengers, crews, as well as airport tenants and users alike.
Services
Full Service FBORestaurant OnsiteInternational Port of EntryCommercial Development OpportunitiesQuick and Convenient Highway Access

Lake Simcoe Regional Airport is a full service FBO and Commercial Port of Entry located one hour north of Toronto.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Airspace in this area(9)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
T723 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
SOUTHERN ONTARIO LOW LEVEL CONTROL AREA CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
SOUTHERN ONTARIO LOW LEVEL CONTROL AREA CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
SOUTHERN ONTARIO LOW LEVEL CONTROL AREA CAEClass EControlled3500 ft MSL6500 ft MSL
T723 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
SOUTHERN ONTARIO LOW LEVEL CONTROL AREA CAEClass EControlled2500 ft MSL6500 ft MSL
TORONTO XPNDR MANDTRYClass EControlled6500 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
SOUTHERN ONTARIO LOW LEVEL CONTROL AREA CAEClass EControlled6500 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
SOUTHERN ONTARIO LOW LEVEL CONTROL AREA CAEClass EControlled3500 ft MSL12500 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Canada airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: S (from about 180°), on 10% of observations, averaging 6 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan23%-1,294 ft
Feb30%-1,243 ft
Mar46%-683 ft
Apr45%-20 ft
May56%713 ft
Jun66%1,594 ft
Jul60%1,730 ft
Aug51%1,602 ft
Sep46%901 ft
Oct38%307 ft
Nov36%-447 ft
Dec24%-697 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-1,2941,730 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport.

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🇨🇦 More airports in Canada📘 Flying in Canada: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport?

The ICAO code for Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport is CYLS, and its IATA code is YLK.

Where is Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport located?

Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport is medium airport located in Barrie, Canada, at an elevation of 972 ft (296 m).

How many runways does Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport have?

Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 6,001 ft / 1,829 m.

What time zone is Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport in?

Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport is in the America/Toronto time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport is approximately 10.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport?

The nearest airport to Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport is Barrie Executive Airport (CNA3), about 8.9 nm to the wsw, followed by Grenfel Field and Brechin / Skywagon City Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.