YCD

Nanaimo Airport

Nanaimo · CanadaICAO CYCD

Nanaimo Airport (YCD) is an airport serving Nanaimo, Canada, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 49° 3' 17.9" N, 123° 52' 11.5" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 meters) above sea level. With 2 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Vancouver (GMT-7).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

92/ 28m

America/Vancouver

GMT-7

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Airport Details

IATA Code

YCD

ICAO Code

CYCD

City

Nanaimo

Country

Canada

Elevation

92 ft

Local Time

01:55 PM (GMT-7)

Coordinates

Latitude:49.0550°

Longitude:-123.8699°

Popular Routes from YCD

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
YVR	Vancouver, Canada	33 mi	0h 34m	short-haul	13 kg	View
YYC	Calgary, Canada	460 mi	1h 22m	short-haul	189 kg	View

Airlines Operating at YCD

2 active airlines serving Nanaimo Airport.

Air Canada

ACCanada

WestJet

WSCanada

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Nanaimo Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Vancouver International Airport	YVR	Vancouver	Canada	52 km
Victoria International Airport	YYJ	Victoria	Canada	56 km
Vancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome	CXH	Vancouver	Canada	61 km
William R Fairchild International Airport	CLM	Port Angeles	United States	107 km
Orcas Island Airport	ESD	Eastsound	United States	80 km
Friday Harbor Airport	FRD	Friday Harbor	United States	86 km
Powell River Airport	YPW	Powell River	Canada	98 km
Abbotsford Airport	YXX	Abbotsford	Canada	110 km

Other Airports in Canada

Old Arctic Bay Airport

Bearskin Lake Airport

XBEBearskin Lake

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 49° 3' 17.9" N
Longitude (DMS): 123° 52' 11.5" W
Latitude (Decimal): 49.054970
Longitude (Decimal): -123.869863
Hemisphere: Northern / Western

Timezone

IANA Timezone: America/Vancouver
UTC Offset: GMT-7
Current Local Time: 01:55 PM
Elevation (ft): 92 ft
Elevation (m): 28 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Nanaimo Airport?

The IATA code for Nanaimo Airport is YCD, and its ICAO code is CYCD. The airport is located in Nanaimo, Canada.

How many destinations can you fly to from YCD?

There are 2 direct destinations available from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) in Nanaimo, Canada.

What airlines fly from YCD?

There are 2 airlines operating from YCD, including Air Canada, WestJet.

What timezone is Nanaimo Airport in?

Nanaimo Airport is in the America/Vancouver timezone (GMT-7). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Nanaimo Airport?

Nanaimo Airport sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 meters) above sea level.

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