# Goderich Airport

> Goderich, CA · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Goderich |
| Country | CA |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 217 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 43.76690, -81.71060 |

## Description

Salt, not airfreight, defines Goderich: the Sifto mine operated by Compass Minerals beneath the town is the world's largest underground salt mine, and its output leaves by Lake Huron harbour and rail rather than by runway. Goderich Airport (ICAO CYGD, no IATA code) is a municipal general-aviation field about three kilometres north of the town, opened in 1938 and owned by the Town of Goderich. It has three runways, the longest 14/32 at 1,534 metres of asphalt, and holds Canadian airport-of-entry status for up to 15 passengers and crew — useful for business aircraft needing customs, not for freight. There is no cargo terminal, no scheduled service and no freighter handling. Time-critical air cargo for Huron County moves through London International (YXU), roughly 90 kilometres south-east, or Toronto Pearson (YYZ), where Air Canada Cargo and the integrators sell capacity. For forwarders, Goderich is a marine-and-road node with a customs-capable general aviation field attached.

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