Swift Current Airport — Swift Current, Canada
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Distance & flight time from YYN
Swift Current Airport
Swift Current Airport (YYN) serves the city of Swift Current in southwestern Saskatchewan, a hub for the surrounding prairie agricultural economy. The airport supports general aviation, crop-dusting operations, and occasional charter flights tied to the region's grain farming and cattle ranching industries. Swift Current's flat, open terrain and reliable prairie winds make YYN well suited to small aircraft operations, including agricultural spraying that supports local farms. While it lacks scheduled commercial airline service, the airport remains an important asset for regional business travel, emergency medical transport, and the broader logistics of Saskatchewan's rural farming communities.
Runways at Swift Current Airport (YYN)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2500 ft (762 m) | 50 ft (15 m) | ASP |
| 13/31 | 4250 ft (1295 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Swift Current Airport (YYN)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | MF | 122.3 MHz |
| AWOS | AWOS | 124.7 MHz |
| CNTR | WINNIPEG CNTR | 132.8 MHz |
| RCO | EDMONTON RDO | 123.275 MHz |
Airports near Swift Current Airport (YYN)
- Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen Airport (YMJ) — 151.5 km (94.1 mi)
- Kindersley Airport (YKY) — 171.7 km (106.7 mi)
- Regina International Airport (YQR) — 215.5 km (133.9 mi)
- Medicine Hat Regional Airport (YXH) — 218.0 km (135.5 mi)
- Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) — 220.0 km (136.7 mi)
- Glasgow Valley County Airport Wokal Field (GGW) — 244.0 km (151.6 mi)
- Havre City County Airport (HVR) — 245.6 km (152.6 mi)
- North Battleford Airport (YQW) — 278.1 km (172.8 mi)
Swift Current Airport (YYN) supports southwestern Saskatchewan's prairie farming economy with general aviation, crop-dusting, and emergency medical transport flights for residents.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Swift Current Airport?
The IATA code for Swift Current Airport is YYN.
What is the ICAO code for Swift Current Airport?
The ICAO code for Swift Current Airport is CYYN. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.