CYCD

VFR

NANAIMO

NANAIMO

Elev
92'
Longest RWY
6,602'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:00Z
VFR sectional · CYCD
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Before you fly into CYCD
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,092'
MSL · field 92' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 34
H/W +3 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF CYCD

Current METAR

Observed 04:00Z

CYCD 280400Z 36003KT 15SM BKN042 12/09 A3002 RMK SC7 LAST STFD OBS/NEXT 281300Z SLP168
Wind
360° @ 3 kt
Visibility
15 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / 9°C
Altimeter
30.02 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
-370 ft
Ceiling
4,200 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
7 NM SSE
VFR sectional
SEATTLE
ARTCC
ZVR · VANCOUVER
NOTAM facility
CYCD

Airport manager

Flight service · Hours

FSS YKA
KAMLOOPS FIC

Frequencies

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No frequencies.

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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360° · 3 kt
RWY 34
322°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 34

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 34 · 322° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,092 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored142° / 322°6,602 ftASPH34 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
166,602'7,094'6,602'6,405'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
346,602'7,192'6,602'5,600'PAPI 4-box left(3.5°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

No charts indexed for CYCD yet.

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA1

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Customs
Not available

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Deer are in the vicinity of the runway.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · CYCD

Answer card
ICAO
CYCD
Name
NANAIMO
Location
NANAIMO
Elevation
92 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,092 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
16/34 · 6,602 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
0
Magnetic variation
19°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
360° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 34

Nanaimo Airport sits in Nanaimo. Field elevation is 92 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 16/34, at 6,602 ft. That gives plenty of pavement for most GA traffic. There is no control tower. No tower hours are published. No ILS approaches are published here, so plan with the current instrument charting before you go.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field is not listed with any on-field FBOs in the facts provided. Verify fuel and service options with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before departure. Deer are reported in the vicinity of the runway. That is worth keeping in mind on taxi, takeoff and landing. Runway headings are magnetic. The runway is asphalt. With no tower and no published frequencies in the facts, get the current airport details before arrival and make sure your radio plan is current. The airport sits near sea level, so density altitude is usually less of a concern than at high-elevation fields. Still, watch for wildlife and use normal short-field discipline if conditions call for it.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at CYCD Nanaimo Airport?
CYCD has one runway, 16/34. It is 6,602 ft long. That is the key runway planning number for most GA arrivals and departures.
Is CYCD towered?
No. CYCD does not have a control tower. Use standard non-towered procedures and verify the current airport details before arrival.
Does CYCD have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for CYCD. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement or current Canadian charting for the latest approach options before you file.
What is the pattern altitude at CYCD?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which runway should I expect at CYCD?
The airport has one runway. It is 16/34 with magnetic headings of 161° and 341°.
Are there any on-field FBOs at CYCD?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts provided. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the FBO directly by phone for current service and fuel availability.
What should I watch for when landing at CYCD?
Deer are reported in the vicinity of the runway. Keep a sharp scan on taxi, takeoff and landing, especially at low light.
What is the field elevation at CYCD?
Field elevation is 92 ft MSL. That low elevation helps keep density altitude concerns modest compared with higher airports.

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