Pilot Training and everything in-between.

Pilots + General Aviation

The Greater Sudbury Airport welcomes and supports both commercial and general aviation. Our GA friendly aviation fees and services make the YSB an airport destination of choice.

Landing Policies & Fees

Domestic and international flight landing fees apply to all piston, turbine and jet aircraft, registered commercially or privately, with the following exemptions:

  • "MTOW" maximum registered takeoff weight, as stated in the aircraft's registration documents.
  • Landing fees are charged for turbo-prop and jet aircraft based on the MTOW of the aircraft.
  • Training flights must be identified on initial contact with the Sudbury Flight Service Station - refunds and/or discounted fees will not be processed after the fact. No exceptions.
  • Landing fees are not payable where an aircraft or any person on board is threatened by serious or imminent danger and an unscheduled landing is made to a non-intended destination.

Please Remember:

All Air Crew must wear High Visibility Safety Vests while walking on any apron or movement areas
All pilots must be double vaccinated to enter the Greater Sudbury Airport facilities and restricted areas.

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Landing & Parking Fee Payments

Airport Landing & Parking Fees can be paid by cheque, credit card, electronic fund transfer and E-Transfer.

To Pay by Cheque, mail cheque to:
Sudbury Airport Community Development Corporation
C/O Accounts Receivable
5000 Air Terminal Drive, Unit T202, Garson,
P3L 1V4

Questions about making a payment, please call 705-693-2514 ext. 222
or email YSBAccounting@flysudbury.ca

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Standard Landing Fees

LANDING FEES

Effective January 1, 2023 (subject to change)

For each landing of an aircraft, the fee is the greater of the Standard Fees:

Flight Type Aircraft Type Fee per 1,000 kg MTOW
(rounded up to nearest 1,000 kg)
Signatory Air Carriers Domestic, Transborder and International Jet, Turboprop, Piston, Helicopter $8.95
Non-Signatory Air Carriers and Itinerant Aircraft Domestic, Transborder and International Jet, Turboprop, Piston, Helicopter $12.25
  1. Landing fees stated above do not include applicable taxes.
  2. "MTOW" - Maximum permissible takeoff weight, as stated in the aircraft’s registration documents.
  3. Signatory Air Carriers are those who operates on a regular weekly schedule and that operate an Air Carrier business at the Greater Sudbury Airport.
  4. Privately registered, YSB-based small aircraft weighing less than 4,000 kg will be invoiced for no more than 15 landings in any calendar year.
  5. Landing fees are not payable where an aircraft or any person on board is threatened by serious or imminent danger and an unscheduled landing is made to a non-intended destination.
  6. Training flights must be identified on initial contact with the Sudbury Flight Service Station - refunds and/or discounted fees will not be processed after the fact. No exceptions.

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Landing Fees – Special Cases

ANNUAL LANDING FEES – SPECIAL CASES

Effective January 1, 2023 (subject to change)

FLIGHT SCHOOLS

For each tenant-based flight school aircraft, the annual landing fee is as follows:

Aircraft MTOW (kg) Fee per Aircraft
Tenant Based Flight Schools 0 to 3,750 kg $300

FLIGHT TRAINING

Landing Fees equal to one domestic landing per ½ hour or portion thereof.

TECHNICAL FLIGHTS

Landing Fees equal to 50% of the Current Fees.

LICENSING FLIGHTS

Exempt from Landing Fees.
  1. Landing fees stated above do not include applicable taxes.
  2. “MTOW”- Maximum permissible takeoff weight, as stated in the aircraft’s registration documents.
  3. Technical Flight landing fees apply to non-revenue landings of Signatory Air Carrier only. A non-revenue flight is one in which neither the inbound or outbound flight is conducted for revenue purposes, and where arrangements have been made in advance with the Sudbury Airport Community Development Corporation.
  4. Licensing Flights are those conducted with a Transport Canada inspector on board. Inspector number to be provided along with flight identification to CYSB Flight Service on initial contact.
  5. Tenant based aircraft by definition include aircraft owners/operators that hold a lease agreement directly with the SACDC and/or aircraft that are sub-tenants on the airport for a minimum of 12 consecutive months in the previous calendar year. However, the Greater Sudbury Airport reserves the sole right to review and to determine aircraft eligibility.

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Regulatory Recovery Fees

REGULATORY RECOVERY FEE (RRF)

Effective February 1, 2023 (subject to change)

The fee payable to recover costs for government mandated regulations and programs is as follows:

Flight Type Fee
Signatory Air Carriers Domestic
Transborder, and International		 $7.25
per Enplaned Passenger
Non-Signatory Air Carriers and Itinerant Aircraft Domestic
Transborder, and International		 $4.25
per Landed Seat
  1. Regulatory Recovery Fees stated above do not include applicable taxes.
  2. Estimated average fee to recover costs for government mandated regulations and programs – Safety Management System (SMS), Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), Airport Security, GRF/TALPA.
  3. RRF not applicable to Medevac, Scheduled Couriers and Tenant Commercial Operators paying the flat rate Airport Facility Charge (AFC).
  4. The RRF does not apply to private registered aircraft.

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Airport Facility Fees

6. AIRPORT FACILITY CHARGE (AFC)

Effective January 1, 2023 (subject to change)

The fee payable to support operating costs, capital improvements and the rehabilitation of assets is as follows:

Medevac, Scheduled Couriers and Tenant Commercial Operators $75.00 per Arriving Flight
Non-tenant Commercial Operators, Itinerant Aircraft and Charters not using the Air Terminal Building $5.00 per Arriving Seat
  1. Airport Facility Charge (AFC) above do not include applicable taxes.
  2. Payable by all aircraft operators for all aircraft operated as entity charters or corporate aircraft at the Greater Sudbury Airport.
  3. AFC applies to the registered seat capacity of the aircraft.
  4. AFC does not apply to private registered aircraft.

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Terminal Fees

GENERAL TERMINAL FEES (GTF)

Effective January 1, 2023 (subject to change)

The fee payable for an aircraft using the terminal apron surfaces and passenger-related terminal areas is as follows:

Flight Type Fee per Aircraft Seat
Signatory Air Carriers Domestic $3.70
Transborder and International $6.75
Non-Signatory Air Carriers, Itinerant Aircraft & Charters Domestic $7.25
Transborder and International $12.25
  1. General Terminal Fees stated above do not include applicable taxes.
  2. A Domestic Flight means a flight between any two points within Canada.
  3. A Transborder or International Flight means a flight between a point outside Canada and a point within Canada or a Domestic Flight from which disembarking passengers or aircrews are required to report pursuant to the Customs Act.
  4. Signatory Air Carriers are those who operate on a regular weekly schedule and that operates an Air Carrier business at the Greater Sudbury Airport.

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Passenger Facility Fees

PASSENGER FACILITY FEE (PFF)

Effective January 1, 2024 (subject to change)

The fee payable to support operating costs, capital improvements and the rehabilitation of assets for passenger-related operations is as follows:

All Air Carriers, Commercial Operators, Itinerant Aircraft and Charter Aircraft using the Terminal Building $30.00
  1. Airport Passenger Facility Fees above do not include applicable taxes.
  2. Children under two (2) years of age and passengers connecting through the Greater Sudbury Airport on the same day are exempt from Passenger Facility Fees (PFF).

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Aircraft Parking Fees

AIRCRAFT PARKING FEES (Excluding Signature Carriers)

Effective January 1, 2023 (subject to change) The Aircraft Parking Fee is the greater of the Standard Fee or Minimum Fee:

STANDARD FEE

Aircraft
(Private or Commercial)

Fee per 1,000 kg MTOW (rounded up to nearest 1,000 kg)

0 - 5,000 kg Daily: $25.00 Monthly: $175.00
5,001 - 10,000 kg Daily: $30.75 Monthly: $215.25
10,001 - 30,000 kg Daily: $42.50 Monthly: $1025.00

Please contact the Greater Sudbury Airport
for rates of aircraft weighing more than 30,000 kg

MINIMUM FEE

Aircraft (Private or Commercial)

$25 Daily Fee

  1. Aircraft Parking Fees above do not include applicable taxes.
  2. "MTOW" – Maximum permissible takeoff weight, as stated in the aircraft’s registration documents.
  3. Aircraft parking charges are per 24-hour period or part thereof and apply after one (1) hour to aircraft on designated Greater Sudbury Airport aircraft parking positions and surfaces.
  4. If the accumulated daily fees in one month exceed the monthly fee, the monthly fee applies.
  5. Prior permission for long-term parking of out-of-service aircraft required from the Sudbury Airport Community Development Corporation.
  6. Aircraft parking fees exclude Signatory Carriers using the Main Terminal Building Apron – Special permission and rates apply to aircraft parking on the Main Terminal Building Apron.

Airport Specifications

Canadian Flight Supplement
Canada Air Pilot
Aeronautical Information Manual
Local Flight Service Station (for current NOTAMs)

Please note: Information on this web page is for general use only and must not be used for official aeronautical or navigational purposes.

For the most accurate, up-to-date, and official information about the Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB), please consult the current editions of the following publications:

Field Statistics

  • ICAO Code
  • Coordinates
  • Elevation
  • Local Time
  • Owner
  • CYSB
  • N 46 37 20° / W 80 47 56°
  • 1141 Feet Above Sea Level
  • UTC-5 (-4 during daylight saving time)
  • Sudbury Airport Community Development Corporation
  • Operator
  • Operating Hours
  • Runways
  • Greater Sudbury Airport
  • 24/7
  • Primary: 04-22: 6,600 ft x 150 ft
  • Secondary: 12-30: 5,000 ft x 150 ft
  • Aircraft Firefighting Services (AFFS)
  • NAV Canada
  • Instrument Approach
  • IFR & VFR Operations
  • Category VI from 0600 to 2300
  • Flight Service Station 24-7
  • ILS approach for runway 22
  • Non-standard CAT II Precision Approach; visibility to ½ statute mile
  • Maneuvering Area
  • Restrictions or Curfews
  • Noise Abatement Procedures
  • Terminal Building
  • 7,425m2 of concrete ramp area; 2,575m2 asphalt staging area
  • None
  • No noise restrictions or abatement procedures
  • 27,000 sq. ft., building Full service restaurant, Free WiFi/Charging Stations

Customs

Customs clearance

Customs clearance is available through the Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) by pre-arranged booking for general aviation, unscheduled aircraft with 15 people or less (including crew).

Please contact the local CBSA office for details and associated cost.

Canada Border Service Agency
Local Number: (North Bay) 705-472-8008
CBSA Canada: 1-800-461-9999
CANPASS: 1-888-CANPASS (226-7277)

Canada Border Service Agency

Flight Training

Aviation is an exciting and unique industry with many employment options. Whether you are interested in a career in aviation or simply looking to take up flying as a hobby, MAG Canada can help you achieve your goals.

MAG Canada

In addition to its aerial wildfire suppression and imagery services, MAG Canada operates a flight school at the Sudbury Airport. In 2021, MAG shifted its operations to focus specifically on multi-engine and instrument training using its fleet of Diamond DA42 Twin Star aircraft.

Then under the contact info you can add Email: academy@magaero.ca

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Or contact the MAG Canada team:
MAG Aerospace Canada
8555 Aviation Road
Greater Sudbury Airport (CYSB)
Garson, Ontario
P3L 1V4
Phone: 705-693-3346

Fixed Base Operators + Maintenance

Our Fixed Base Operators (FBO) provide aircraft support services to private aircraft operators including in-flight catering, lounge space, aircraft parking and fueling. For more information, please connect with them directly.

Executive Aviation Fuels Ltd (World Fuel Services)

Main Line: 705-699-0079

24 Hour Line: 705-822-7946

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Northern Aviation Services (SHELL)

Main Line: 705-693-2972

24 Hour Line: 705-561-2967

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CAMX Aerospace

For any maintenance or general inquiries, please contact us at sales@camxaerospace.com or by calling the number below.

Main Line: 1-866-279-7880

CAMX Aerospace
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Aircraft Parking + Storage

At the Greater Sudbury Airport, we have many options when it comes to parking and storing your aircraft.

Aircraft Rental Parking

Tie down rental parking spaces are available for general aviation customers. Please note that space is limited and customers will be accommodated on a first come, first serve basis.

Please complete an application form and submit according to the instructions.

T-Hangar Storage

Fully serviced (heat, hydro & water) T-hangar units with executive pilot lounge access are available for lease. The units are built on concrete slab and have bi-fold door systems (door sizes may vary per unit). Please contact our business development team for sizing and pricing.

Parking/ Storage Application

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