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Sault Ste Marie Airport (CYAM/YAM) — Sault Ste Marie, Canada

At a glance

Operating hours
Open 24h
Port of entry
Yes, with conditions
Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
118.8
Runways
04/22, 12/30
Elevation
630 ft

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 7/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: CYAM
  • Name: Sault Ste Marie Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 46.485001
  • Longitude: -84.509399
  • Elevation: 630 ft
  • Country: Canada
  • Municipality: Sault Ste Marie
  • IATA Code: YAM
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Toronto
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 04/22

  • Designation: 04/22
  • Dimensions: 1829x61m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 12/30

  • Designation: 12/30
  • Dimensions: 1829x61m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), NDB
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.800 MHz
  • Ground: 121.700 MHz
  • Operations: 118.800 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 132.650 MHz
  • ATIS: 133.050 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Sault Ste Marie Airport operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 705-779-3031
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Customs

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: N/A
  • Phone: 888-226-7277
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: AOE 30

Fees

  • Landing Fee: CAD 6.00 per 1,000 kg MTOW
  • Parking Fee: CAD 3.50 per 1,000 kg per 24h
  • Handling Mandatory: No
  • Currency: CAD
  • Remarks: Sault Ste. Marie Airport, Ontario. Gateway to Algoma region. Transport Canada operated.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Available during standard hours. Limited H24 availability.

Immigration

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: Not recorded
  • Curfew End: Not recorded
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: No curfew. Standard noise abatement procedures.

Airport Services

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Canada Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 2-4 weeks (Non-Scheduled International Licence for charter); 2-48 hours advance for CANPASS reporting
Private / GA Operations:

No permits for private flights. CANPASS or eDeclaration required for customs clearance.

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Active NOTAMs

J5433/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
AD OPR HR OF OPS: 0915-0215
2026-08-08 00:03 UTC 2026-11-01 02:15 UTC
J4734/26
caution
ILS procedure changed
AMEND PUBLICATIONS: ILS RWY 12, RNAV (GNSS) RWY 04, RNAV (GNSS) Z RWY 12, RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 12, RNAV (GNSS) RWY 22, RNAV (GNSS) RWY 30, VOR/DME RWY 30 APCH: ALL MSA TO READ 3200
2026-07-14 17:55 UTC No end time given (PERM)
Received 2026-07-14 17:56 UTC
Checked with NAV CANADA at 2026-10-27 13:19 UTC.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of CYAM?
Sault Ste Marie Airport operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
What is the tower frequency at CYAM?
The tower frequency at Sault Ste Marie Airport is 118.8 MHz.
What fuel is available at CYAM?
Sault Ste Marie Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does CYAM require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. No permits for private flights. CANPASS or eDeclaration required for customs clearance. Permit details for Canada
Where is CYAM located?
Sault Ste Marie Airport (CYAM) is located in Sault Ste Marie, Canada.
What is the IATA code for CYAM?
The IATA code for Sault Ste Marie Airport is YAM.
How long is the runway at CYAM?
The main runway at Sault Ste Marie Airport (04/22) measures 1829x61m.
Does CYAM have an ILS approach?
Yes, Sault Ste Marie Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 04/22.
Is CYAM a port of entry?
Yes, with conditions. Aircraft with up to 30 passengers (CBSA AOE/30). Source: Directory of CBSA Offices and Services, checked 2026-10-15.