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Nanaimo Airport (CYCD/YCD) — Nanaimo, Canada

At a glance

Operating hours: Open 24h
Port of entry: Yes, with conditions
Fuel: Jet A-1
Runways: 16/34
Elevation: 92 ft

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85% Data Complete 44 of 52 points

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 7/10

Observed Activity · Oct 27

12 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 00:00Z

2026-10-142026-10-27

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-03-27

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: CYCD
Name: Nanaimo Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 49.05497
Longitude: -123.869865
Elevation: 92 ft
Country: Canada
Municipality: Nanaimo
IATA Code: YCD
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/Vancouver
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 16/34

Designation: 16/34
Dimensions: 2012x46m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), NDB
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: 122.100 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 133.950 MHz
ATIS: 128.425 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

Nanaimo 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: +1 250-245-2157
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 20

Fees

Landing Fee: CAD 5.50 per 1,000 kg MTOW
Parking Fee: CAD 3.00 per 1,000 kg per 24h
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: CAD
Remarks: Nanaimo Airport, Vancouver Island. Pacific Coastal Airlines. Growing mid-island hub.

Fuel Information

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

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Aircraft with up to 20 passengers (CBSA AOE/20) Source: Directory of CBSA Offices and Services, checked 2026-10-15
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: Not recorded
Curfew End: Not recorded
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No curfew. Coastal fog possible.

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

A6945/26

warning

Aerodrome restriction

RSC 16 5/5/5 100 PCT WET, 100 PCT WET, 100 PCT WET. VALID OCT 27 2137 - OCT 28 0537. RSC 34 5/5/5 100 PCT WET, 100 PCT WET, 100 PCT WET. VALID OCT 27 2137 - OCT 28 0537. ADDN NON-GRF/TALPA INFO: CRFI 16 NR/NR/NR. CRFI 34 NR/NR/NR. RMK: TWY ALPHA, BRAVO, CHARLIE, GOLF, 202610272137, WET. RMK: AP…

2026-10-27 21:44 UTC 2026-10-28 05:44 UTC

Checked with NAV CANADA at 2026-10-28 01:19 UTC.

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Nearby Airports

WN21 Lawson Airpark 61 NM W28 Sequim Valley Airport 64 NM 2WA1 Diamond Point Airstrip 69 NM WA68 Sky Valley Airstrip 72 NM KUIL Quillayute Airport 73 NM K0S9 Jefferson County International Airport 73 NM WA45 Olympic Field 74 NM 80WA SFS Airpark 75 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of CYCD?: Nanaimo Airport operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
What fuel is available at CYCD?: Nanaimo Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does CYCD 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 CYCD located?: Nanaimo Airport (CYCD) is located in Nanaimo, Canada.
What is the IATA code for CYCD?: The IATA code for Nanaimo Airport is YCD.
How long is the runway at CYCD?: The main runway at Nanaimo Airport (16/34) measures 2012x46m.
Is CYCD a port of entry?: Yes, with conditions. Aircraft with up to 20 passengers (CBSA AOE/20). Source: Directory of CBSA Offices and Services, checked 2026-10-15.

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