What fuel is available at CYCD?

Nanaimo Airport offers Jet A-1.

Does CYCD require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Nanaimo Airport (Canada).

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Nanaimo Airport

Nanaimo Airport (CYCD/YCD) serves Nanaimo, Canada. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (16/34). Field elevation is 92 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 5/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: CYCD
Name: Nanaimo Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Uncategorized
Latitude: 49.05497
Longitude: -123.869865
Elevation: 92 ft
Country: Canada
Municipality: Nanaimo
IATA Code: YCD
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: N/A
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

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

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
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: CBSA port of entry. Customs by advance notice.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: %H:%i
Curfew End: %H:%i
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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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fuel is available at CYCD?: Nanaimo Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does CYCD require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Nanaimo Airport (Canada).

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