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Montreal Mirabel International Airport

IATA YMXICAO CYMX🇨🇦 Montréal
Coordinates
45.6795°N, 74.0387°W
Elevation
270 ft (82 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
CA-QC
Time zone
Toronto(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
13.4° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:45
Sunrise
06:16
Sunset
19:40
Civil dusk
20:11

About 13h 24m 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 Montreal Mirabel International Airport

Montreal Mirabel International Airport

Montréal–Mirabel International Airport, originally called Montréal International Airport, widely known as Mirabel and branded as YMX International Aerocity of Mirabel, is a cargo and former international passenger airport in Mirabel, Quebec, Canada, 21 nautical miles northwest of Montreal. It opened on October 4, 1975, and the last commercial passenger flight took off on October 31, 2004.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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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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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
06 / 2412,000 ft / 3,658 m200 ftConLightedOpen
11 / 298,852 ft / 2,698 m200 ftConUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (9)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ARRMontreal Arrival268.300 MHz
ARRMontreal Arrival132.850 MHz
ARRMontreal Arrival124.650 MHz
ATISATIS (French) 450-476-3095126.100 MHz
ATISATIS (English) 450-476-3031125.700 MHz
DEPMontreal Departure132.850 MHz
MFMirabel Radio119.100 MHz
RDRVFR ADVSY134.150 MHz
RMPAPRON ADVSY122.400 MHz

Navaids(4)

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
T709 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T614 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T693 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T705 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T680 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T781 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
MONTREAL FIR CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T636 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
MONTREAL FIR CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T616 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T649 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T662 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
MONTR�AL, QC TCA XPNDR MANDTRYClass CControlled2000 ft MSL3000 ft MSL
MONTR�AL, QC TCA XPNDR MANDTRYClass CControlled1500 ft MSL2000 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: WSW (from about 247.5°), on 17% of observations, averaging 6 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan52%-2,484 ft
Feb65%-2,399 ft
Mar69%-1,580 ft
Apr72%-813 ft
May81%66 ft
Jun79%803 ft
Jul84%1,100 ft
Aug82%868 ft
Sep81%241 ft
Oct75%-475 ft
Nov64%-1,342 ft
Dec51%-2,025 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-2,4841,100 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle574 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Montreal Mirabel International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Montreal Mirabel International Airport?

The ICAO code for Montreal Mirabel International Airport is CYMX, and its IATA code is YMX.

Where is Montreal Mirabel International Airport located?

Montreal Mirabel International Airport is medium airport located in Montréal, Canada, at an elevation of 270 ft (82 m).

How many runways does Montreal Mirabel International Airport have?

Montreal Mirabel International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 12,000 ft / 3,658 m.

What time zone is Montreal Mirabel International Airport in?

Montreal Mirabel International Airport is in the America/Toronto time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Montreal Mirabel International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Montreal Mirabel International Airport is approximately 13.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Montreal Mirabel International Airport?

The nearest airport to Montreal Mirabel International Airport is St-Jérôme Airport (CSN3), about 6.1 nm to the n, followed by Lachute Airport and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Montreal Mirabel International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.