John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (CYHM), Ontario
Landing essentials
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Overview
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (CYHM) serves Hamilton, Ontario, positioned about 33 nautical miles from the metro area it supports. The airport operates as a designated airport of entry with onsite customs, and its 10,006-foot main runway gives it the capacity to handle a broad range of business aircraft alongside scheduled and cargo traffic. As a Tier 1 facility in Skystar's coverage, CYHM sees consistent cross-border business aviation activity tracked through FAA TFMSC data, supported by two paved runway options and proximity to several regional airports in the Greater Toronto and Golden Horseshoe area.
Runways
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 12/30, is 10,006 ft long and 200 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Customs
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport has Canada Border Services Agency clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals.
Source: CBSA list of airports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport recorded 6,617 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in February. Business aviation traffic at CYHM is most concentrated in February, which sees notably higher operations than any other month of the year.
Cross-border movements to the United States, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month February, 685 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.
Climate
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport averages 5.0 days above 90°F in July and 28.0 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 79.9°F, and January the coldest, at 29.5°F.
Weather station is on the field. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Nearby airfields
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport has five airfields within 34 NM. The closest is Burlington Executive Airpark (CZBA), 16.47 NM north.
Part of the Toronto and the Golden Horseshoe area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at CYHM
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Frequently asked questions
What is CYHM and where is it located?
CYHM is John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, serving Hamilton, Ontario, roughly 33 nautical miles from the metro area it supports. The field sits at 780 feet elevation and operates as an airport of entry with customs available onsite. Two paved runways are available, including a 10,006-foot main strip capable of handling large business jets and heavier traffic. Cross-border business aviation activity at CYHM is tracked by the FAA through TFMSC data. The airport ranks as a Tier 1 facility within Skystar's coverage, reflecting its traffic volume and infrastructure.
How long is the main runway at Hamilton International Airport?
The primary runway at John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, designated 12/30, measures 10,006 feet in length and 200 feet in width, with an asphalt surface. A second runway, 06/24, adds 6,010 feet of length at 150 feet wide, also asphalt. Together these runways give CYHM the capacity to accommodate a wide range of business aircraft, from light jets to larger long-range types. The combination of length and width on 12/30 supports operations with minimal runway-related restrictions for most business aviation traffic.
Does CYHM have customs available for international arrivals?
Yes, John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport is designated as an airport of entry (AOE) with customs available onsite. This status allows international arrivals, including cross-border business aviation traffic, to clear customs directly at CYHM rather than diverting to another facility. The airport's AOE designation is a factor in its Tier 1 classification within Skystar's network, given the volume of cross-border operations it supports. Dispatchers planning international flights into CYHM can count on this onsite customs capability as part of standard trip planning at Hamilton.
What does business aviation traffic look like at CYHM throughout the year?
Business aviation traffic at John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport totaled 6,617 operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, out of 22,109 total annual operations at the field. Monthly bizav activity peaks in February at 685 operations, noticeably higher than the rest of the year. Other months generally range between roughly 490 and 590 operations, showing a more moderate and steady pattern. This traffic figure represents cross-border activity as seen by the FAA, not necessarily the airport's total business aviation footprint. The February concentration marks CYHM's most notable seasonal traffic pattern.
What are typical winter temperatures at Hamilton International Airport?
Winter conditions at John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport are cold, with January averaging a maximum temperature of 29.5°F and around 28 days per month falling below freezing. February is similarly cold, with a maximum near 30.4°F and about 26.5 days below 32°F. December also sees frequent sub-freezing days, averaging 26.6 days below 32°F with a maximum near 34.7°F. These figures reflect typical winter operating conditions at CYHM and are relevant for dispatchers planning cold-weather operations, including deicing considerations, during the December through February period.