Reference only — not for real-world navigation.
CYPD
Port Hawkesbury Airport · Port Hawkesbury
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
377 ft / 115 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
UNIC 122.80 MHz (ATF/UNICOM)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
11/29 · 5,000 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Port Hawkesbury Airport (CYPD), located in Port Hawkesbury, 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 377 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.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
Port Hawkesbury Airport
ICAO / IATA
CYPD / YPS
Municipality
Port Hawkesbury
Country
Region
CA-NS — Nova Scotia
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
377 ft
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Runway 11 / 29
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,000 ft / 1,524 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 90° / 270°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 90° / 270°
RWY 11 (90°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (270°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RDO HALIFAX RDO
126.70 MHz
UNIC ATF/UNICOM
122.80 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026