# Marathon Airport (YSP)

> Marathon, CA · IATA: YSP · ICAO: CYSP · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `YSP` |
| ICAO | `CYSP` |
| City | Marathon |
| Country | CA |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 315 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 48.75530, -86.34440 |

## Description

A gravel-and-forest horizon on Lake Superior's north shore frames Marathon Airport (YSP), where light aircraft, charters and medevac flights come and go above a 315-metre-high paved runway. The town lives off the nearby Hemlo gold mines and a forestry tradition, and the airport gives them a quick air link without a busy scheduled timetable. No dedicated freight terminal operates here: mine supplies and industrial goods move by truck along Trans-Canada Highway 17, while air cargo is gathered at Thunder Bay (YQT). Forwarders use YSP for urgent small or specialised shipments, such as spare parts for mining equipment. Nearby Pukaskwa National Park adds a seasonal flow of visitors.

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