Nanaimo Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Nanaimo, Canada. Its IATA code is YCD and its ICAO code is CYCD. The airport lies at an elevation of 92 ft (28 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 16/34, 6,602 ft (2,012 m) long. Local time follows the America/Vancouver time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YCD
- ICAO code
- CYCD
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 92 ft (28 m)
- Coordinates
- 49.0550, -123.8699
- Time zone
- America/Vancouver
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 6,602 ft · 2,012 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Nanaimo Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| XQU Qualicum Beach Airport | Qualicum Beach, Canada | 49 km · 30 mi |
| YVR Vancouver International Airport | Vancouver, Canada | 52 km · 32 mi |
| YYJ Victoria International Airport | Victoria, Canada | 56 km · 35 mi |
| SSW Stuart Island Airpark | Friday Harbor, United States | 66 km · 41 mi |
| RCE Roche Harbor Airport | Roche Harbor, United States | 73 km · 45 mi |
| WDN Waldron Airstrip | Eastsound, United States | 73 km · 45 mi |
| ESD Orcas Island Airport | Eastsound, United States | 80 km · 50 mi |
| FRD Friday Harbor Airport | Friday Harbor, United States | 86 km · 53 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YCD. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 1,740 | 1,081 | 939 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 3,657 | 2,272 | 1,974 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 3,967 | 2,465 | 2,142 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,982 | 2,474 | 2,150 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,522 | 4,674 | 4,062 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,619 | 4,735 | 4,114 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,967 | 4,950 | 4,302 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,101 | 5,034 | 4,374 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,469 | 5,263 | 4,573 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,619 | 5,977 | 5,194 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 11,091 | 6,891 | 5,988 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 11,138 | 6,921 | 6,014 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,752 | 7,303 | 6,346 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,449 | 7,736 | 6,722 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,781 | 7,942 | 6,901 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 16,514 | 10,261 | 8,917 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | VICTORIA TRML | 133.950 |
| ATF | ATF | 122.100 |
| ATIS | Nanaimo ATIS | 128.425 |
| FSS | RDO | 122.100 |
| RCO | PACIFIC RDO | 126.700 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Nanaimo Airport?
The IATA code of Nanaimo Airport is YCD and its ICAO code is CYCD.
Where is Nanaimo Airport located?
Nanaimo Airport is in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada, at 49.0550, -123.8699.
What time zone is Nanaimo Airport in?
Nanaimo Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Vancouver. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Nanaimo Airport?
The longest runway listed is 16/34, 6,602 ft (2,012 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Nanaimo Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Qualicum Beach Airport (XQU), about 49 km (30 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.