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Sudbury Airport

Sudbury, Canada

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Sudbury Airport

Sudbury, Canada
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Routes out
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CYSB
ICAO
1141 ft
Elevation
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Northern Ontario's primary gateway serving Greater Sudbury.

Opened
1940
Location
Sudbury, Canada
Sudbury Airport (IATA: YSB, ICAO: CYSB) is a certified international airport serving Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. It functions as the main commercial air hub for the Sudbury region, connecting the city to major Canadian hubs including Toronto and Ottawa. The airport is owned and operated by the City of Greater Sudbury and handles both scheduled passenger services and general aviation traffic. It also supports cargo operations and charter flights serving the mining and resource industries prominent in the region. Due to Sudbury's significance as a mining and nickel-processing centre, the airport plays an important role in business travel and industrial logistics for Northern Ontario.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal building handling all commercial and general aviation arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include rental cars and taxis connecting the airport to downtown Sudbury, approximately 6 kilometres to the south.
Airlines here
Air Canada Express (operated by Jazz Aviation) provides scheduled service connecting Sudbury to Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Located approximately 6 km east of downtown Greater Sudbury.
  • ›Elevation is approximately 1,141 feet (348 metres) above sea level.
  • ›The airport has two asphalt runways supporting regional jet operations.
  • ›Sudbury is one of the world's largest producers of nickel, making the airport important for mining industry travel.
  • ›The airport is designated a customs entry point for international arrivals.
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Gateway to Northern Ontario's lakes, forests, and mining heartland

Sudbury Airport, officially known as Greater Sudbury Airport, serves the city of Greater Sudbury in Northern Ontario, Canada. It has long functioned as a regional hub connecting the Nickel Capital of the World to major Canadian cities, supporting both business travellers in the mining industry and leisure visitors drawn to the region's outdoor attractions. The airport offers a modest but functional facility befitting a mid-sized northern Canadian city.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single combined terminal handling all passenger departures, arrivals, check-in, and baggage services.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available at the terminal curbside
  • Rideshare apps including Uber operate in Sudbury
  • Car rental agencies on-site including Enterprise and Avis
  • Private shuttle services available by pre-booking
  • Personal vehicle pick-up with short-term parking on site
Nearby Hotels
  • Four Points by Sheraton Sudbury
  • Travelodge by Wyndham Sudbury
  • Comfort Inn Sudbury
  • Holiday Inn Express Sudbury
  • Best Western Plus Sudbury
Dining

Dining options inside the airport are limited, with a small café or snack bar available in the terminal for grabbing a bite before departure. The city of Sudbury, roughly 20 minutes away, offers a much wider range of restaurants spanning casual diners, Canadian chains, and local eateries. Travellers with time to spare are better served eating in the city before heading to the airport.

Traveller Tips
  • Arrive at least 90 minutes before departure as the terminal is small but security lines can form during peak hours.
  • Book car rentals in advance, especially during summer and hunting seasons when demand spikes.
  • Winters in Sudbury are harsh — check flight status ahead of travel during January through March.
  • The Science North museum and Dynamic Earth are worthwhile stops if you have a layover day in the city.
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Route map (6 destinations)

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Routes

YSB → YYZAC · DH1
YSB → YAMJV · SWM
YSB → YTSJV · SWM
YSB → YYBJV · SWM
YSB → YQTJV · SWM
YSB → YTZPD · DH4
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Sudbury Airport
Encyclopaedia

Sudbury Airport or Greater Sudbury Airport is an airport in the Canadian city of Greater Sudbury, Ontario and is located 11 nautical miles northeast of the downtown area, on Municipal Road 86 between the communities of Garson and Skead. Although in many contexts the airport uses the name Greater Sudbury Airport, its official name, as registered with Transport Canada and printed in all aeronautical publications, is still simply Sudbury Airport.

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