Reference only — not for real-world navigation.
CYCD
Nanaimo Airport · Nanaimo
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
92 ft / 28 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
APP 133.95 MHz (VICTORIA TRML)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
16/34 · 6,602 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
Quick Jump to Next Destination
Tip: Search your next airport to quickly compare ILS data.
Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Nanaimo Airport (CYCD), located in Nanaimo, Canada. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 92 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Nanaimo Airport
ICAO / IATA
CYCD / YCD
Municipality
Nanaimo
Country
Region
CA-BC — British Columbia
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
92 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia
Pilot Toolbox
External charts, live tracking and weather reports.
Runway 16 / 34
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,602 ft / 2,012 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 181° / 1°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 181° / 1°
RWY 16 (181°)
108.90 MHz
IDENT: I-CD | CRS: 158°
RWY 34 (1°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP VICTORIA TRML
133.95 MHz
ATF ATF
122.10 MHz
ATIS Nanaimo ATIS
128.43 MHz
FSS RDO
122.10 MHz
RCO PACIFIC RDO
126.70 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026