CFB Trenton — Trenton, Canada
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CFB Trenton
CFB Trenton, identified by the code YTR, is a Canadian Forces Base located in Quinte West, Ontario, and stands as the largest and busiest military airfield operated by the Royal Canadian Air Force. Rather than serving civilian passenger traffic, Trenton functions as the country's principal hub for strategic and tactical air mobility, hosting large transport aircraft such as the CC-177 Globemaster III and CC-130J Hercules. The base plays a central role in domestic disaster response, overseas troop deployment, and search-and-rescue coordination through its associated Joint Rescue Coordination Centre. Trenton also houses the National Air Force Museum of Canada. As military infrastructure, YTR's operations prioritize defense logistics over commercial aviation.
Runways at CFB Trenton (YTR)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 10000 ft (3048 m) | 200 ft (61 m) | ASP |
| 13/31 | 3025 ft (922 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for CFB Trenton (YTR)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 128.4 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 135.45 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 124.35 MHz |
| EMR | TIGER SAR OPS | 23.21 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.9 MHz |
| OPS | WING OPS | 122.35 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 34.46 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 128.7 MHz |
Airports near CFB Trenton (YTR)
- Peterborough Regional Airport (YPQ) — 67.7 km (42.1 mi)
- Kingston Norman Rogers Airport (YGK) — 75.2 km (46.7 mi)
- Oshawa Executive Airport (YOO) — 111.4 km (69.2 mi)
- Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) — 111.8 km (69.5 mi)
- Watertown International Airport (ART) — 121.2 km (75.3 mi)
- Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport (YSH) — 155.8 km (96.8 mi)
- Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) — 159.3 km (99.0 mi)
- Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) — 160.2 km (99.5 mi)
CFB Trenton (YTR) is Canada's busiest military air mobility hub, operating Royal Canadian Air Force transport aircraft rather than civilian passenger service.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for CFB Trenton?
The IATA code for CFB Trenton is YTR.
What is the ICAO code for CFB Trenton?
The ICAO code for CFB Trenton is CYTR. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.