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Medium airport

Port Hawkesbury Airport

IATA YPSICAO CYPD🇨🇦 Port Hawkesbury
Coordinates
45.6567°N, 61.3681°W
Elevation
377 ft (115 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
CA-NS
Time zone
Halifax(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
16.5° W

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:57
Sunrise
05:33
Sunset
20:51
Civil dusk
21:28

About 15h 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 Port Hawkesbury Airport

Port Hawkesbury Airport

Allan J. MacEachen Port Hawkesbury Airport is a registered aerodrome located 2.1 nautical miles north of Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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

Live weather

CYPD

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.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
11 / 295,000 ft / 1,524 m150 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
RDOHALIFAX RDO126.700 MHz
UNICATF/UNICOM122.800 MHz

Airspace in this area(8)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CHARLO, NB CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T672 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V312 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T783 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T672 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
V312 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
CHARLO, NB CAEClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
T783 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle226 ft
Obstacle223 ft
Obstacle144 ft
Obstacle223 ft
Obstacle220 ft
Obstacle259 ft
Obstacle249 ft
Obstacle197 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Port Hawkesbury Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Port Hawkesbury Airport?

The ICAO code for Port Hawkesbury Airport is CYPD, and its IATA code is YPS.

Where is Port Hawkesbury Airport located?

Port Hawkesbury Airport is medium airport located in Port Hawkesbury, Canada, at an elevation of 377 ft (115 m).

How many runways does Port Hawkesbury Airport have?

Port Hawkesbury Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,000 ft / 1,524 m.

What time zone is Port Hawkesbury Airport in?

Port Hawkesbury Airport is in the America/Halifax time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Port Hawkesbury Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Port Hawkesbury Airport is approximately 16.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Port Hawkesbury Airport?

The nearest airport to Port Hawkesbury Airport is Crown Jewel Airport (CDW2), about 39.1 nm to the ne, followed by Crowdis Mountain Airstrip and Margaree Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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