Sable Island Airport.
Daylight today(Aug 31, 2026, local time)
About 13h 17m 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 Sable Island Airport.
Sable Island Aerodrome,, is located on Sable Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. The term aerodrome is somewhat of a misnomer since there is no actual airport infrastructure nor is there a runway on Sable Island. The designated landing area is the hard sand of the island's south beach. It has been registered as an aerodrome in order to facilitate approval of a GPS approach. Sable Aviation operates a Britten-Norman Islander with an oversize tire modification on regular flights to the beach from Halifax Stanfield International Airport; it is the contracted fixed wing service provider for Sable Island.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 / 29 | 1,500 ft / 457 m | 40 ft | Sand | Unlit | Open |
Radio frequencies (2)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | Sable Island UNICOM | 122.900 MHz |
| MF | — | 122.750 MHz |
Airspace in this area(2)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLO, NB CAE | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| CHARLO, NB CAE | Class E | Controlled | 2200 ft GND | 12500 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Canada airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Sable Island Airport.?
Sable Island Airport. uses the IATA code YSA.
Where is Sable Island Airport. located?
Sable Island Airport. is small airport located in Sable Island, Canada, at an elevation of 6 ft (2 m).
How many runways does Sable Island Airport. have?
Sable Island Airport. has 1 runway, the longest being 1,500 ft / 457 m.
What time zone is Sable Island Airport. in?
Sable Island Airport. is in the America/Halifax time zone (UTC-03:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Sable Island Airport.?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Sable Island Airport. is approximately 16.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Sable Island Airport. data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.