Cochrane Airport (CYCN), Ontario
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Cochrane Airport (CYCN) is a general aviation field serving the town of Cochrane in northeastern Ontario, positioned roughly 164 nautical miles from the nearest metro area. The airport's single paved runway supports light business aviation traffic moving through the region, with Timmins / Victor M. Power airport located about 35 nautical miles to the southwest as the closest neighboring facility. Customs clearance for international arrivals is handled at CYSB rather than on site, a factor dispatchers should build into routing plans for cross-border movements through Cochrane.
Runways
Cochrane Airport has one paved runway, 13/31, 4,500 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Customs
Cochrane Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Sudbury Airport (CYSB), 149 NM away.
Source: CBSA list of airports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Cochrane Airport recorded 879 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at Cochrane Airport (CYCN) concentrates more heavily in the fall months, with October showing the highest monthly volume of the year.
Cross-border movements to the United States, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 95 movements in 2025.
FAA TFMSC records a movement outside the United States only when the flight enters US airspace. This is cross-border traffic, not total activity at the airfield.
Source: FAA TFMSC, cross-border movements, 2025.
Nearby airfields
Cochrane Airport has one airfield within 36 NM. The closest is Timmins / Victor M. Power (CYTS), 35.23 NM southwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at CYCN
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$1,200.00 catering order at CYCN.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cochrane Airport (CYCN) located, and what is the nearest customs airport?
Cochrane Airport (CYCN) serves the town of Cochrane, Ontario. There is no customs processing on site, and the nearest customs airport is CYSB, located approximately 149 nautical miles away. Crews planning international arrivals into CYCN should route their customs clearance through CYSB before or after their stop. This distance should factor into fuel and routing planning for any cross-border itinerary.
What runway is available at CYCN for business aviation traffic?
CYCN offers a single paved runway, designated 13/31, measuring 4,500 feet in length and 100 feet in width. The surface is asphalt, and the full length matches the airport's maximum paved distance. This single-runway configuration means wind conditions along the 13/31 axis are the primary operational consideration for arrivals and departures at Cochrane Airport.
How much business aviation traffic does CYCN handle annually?
Cochrane Airport (CYCN) recorded 879 business aviation operations in 2025, out of 1,045 total annual operations, according to FAA TFMSC data. Since CYCN sits along the Canadian border region tracked by the FAA, this figure reflects cross-border traffic seen by the FAA rather than the airport's complete activity. Monthly volumes ranged from a low of 50 operations in January to a high of 95 in October.
Is traffic at Cochrane Airport spread evenly throughout the year?
No, traffic at Cochrane Airport (CYCN) shows notable seasonal concentration rather than an even monthly spread. October posted the highest volume at 95 business aviation operations, while January recorded the lowest at 50. Dispatchers scheduling flights into CYCN during the fall months should anticipate comparatively higher traffic levels than during the winter months.