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Regional gateway serving Cape Breton and mainland Nova Scotia.
Location
Port Hawkesbury, Canada
Port Hawkesbury Airport (IATA: YPS, ICAO: CYPD) is a small regional airport located near Port Hawkesbury in Inverness County, Nova Scotia, Canada. It serves the Strait of Canso area, providing air access to the industrial and commercial hub of Port Hawkesbury on Cape Breton Island.
The airport operates primarily as a general aviation and charter facility, with limited scheduled commercial service. Its runway and infrastructure support small to medium aircraft operations suited to the region's traffic demands.
Port Hawkesbury itself is a significant industrial town, home to one of the world's largest newsprint mills and a major marine terminal, and the airport supports business travel and logistics connected to these industries.
Terminals
The airport has a simple, single small terminal building appropriate for its regional general aviation and charter traffic volumes.
Getting to & from
Ground access to Port Hawkesbury is primarily by private vehicle or taxi, as no formal public transit service connects the airport to the town.
Notable facts
- ›Located near the Canso Causeway, the fixed link connecting Cape Breton Island to the Nova Scotia mainland.
- ›Primarily serves general aviation, charter, and medevac operations rather than scheduled commercial airline service.
- ›The airport supports the industrial sector in Port Hawkesbury, including forestry and marine industries.
- ›Elevation is approximately 377 feet (115 m) above sea level.
- ›The airport is owned and operated at the regional/municipal level.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
