Kapuskasing Airport — Kapuskasing, Canada
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Distance & flight time from YYU
Kapuskasing Airport
Kapuskasing Airport (YYU) serves the town of Kapuskasing in northeastern Ontario, an area historically built around pulp and paper manufacturing along the Kapuskasing River. The airport supports scheduled regional flights, forestry industry charters, and general aviation traffic serving this remote pocket of Ontario's boreal north. YYU also plays a role in aerial firefighting logistics during summer wildfire season, given the vast surrounding forests prone to lightning strikes. Kapuskasing's relative isolation from major highways makes air travel an important option for business travelers and residents needing faster connections to Toronto or Timmins.
Runways at Kapuskasing Airport (YYU)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 5500 ft (1676 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Kapuskasing Airport (YYU)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| DEP | London Radio (RCO) | 123.275 MHz |
| TFC | Traffic | 122.2 MHz |
Airports near Kapuskasing Airport (YYU)
- Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport (YHF) — 94.0 km (58.4 mi)
- Cochrane Airport (YCN) — 111.0 km (69.0 mi)
- Timmins/Victor M. Power (YTS) — 123.0 km (76.4 mi)
- Hornepayne Municipal Airport (YHN) — 167.7 km (104.2 mi)
- Chapleau Airport (YLD) — 188.4 km (117.1 mi)
- Kirkland Lake Airport (YKX) — 225.9 km (140.4 mi)
- Wawa Airport (YXZ) — 233.9 km (145.3 mi)
- Moosonee Airport (YMO) — 247.2 km (153.6 mi)
Kapuskasing Airport (YYU) serves northeastern Ontario's pulp-and-paper town, supporting forestry charters, wildfire logistics, and regional passenger connections to larger cities.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Kapuskasing Airport?
The IATA code for Kapuskasing Airport is YYU.
What is the ICAO code for Kapuskasing Airport?
The ICAO code for Kapuskasing Airport is CYYU. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.