
Regional airport · Montreal, Canada
Montreal Metropolitan
- Elevation
- 90 ft
- Coordinates
- 45°31′N 73°25′W
- Local time
- America/Toronto
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Field information
CYHU runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Montreal Metropolitan (CYHU/YHU) has 3 runways; the longest, 06L/24R, is 7,840 ft (2,390 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Prior permission required (PPR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at CYHU, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Toronto
Country
Canada
CA
Municipality
Montréal
Elevation
90 ft
Position
45.5175, -73.4169
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Access
Prior permission required (PPR)
Runways · CYHU
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06L/24R | 7,840 ft (2,390 m) | 150 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 06R/24L | 3,920 ft (1,195 m) | 100 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 10/28 | 2,800 ft (853 m) | 150 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at CYHU.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Montreal Metropolitan (CYHU / YHU) in Montreal, Canada, through one 24/7 OCC desk. CYHU is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at CYHU
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Canada
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Canada. Applicable permit lead times for Canada are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Canada are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at CYHU
Direct FBO and handler coordination at CYHU covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at CYHU
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at CYHU is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to CYHU
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for CYHU: 45° 31′ 3″ N 73° 25′ 1″ W; elevation 90 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Montreal
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Montreal. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at CYHU.
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Cargo Operations at CYHU
Support for freighter operations into CYHU covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where CYHU sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- CYULMontreal/Pierre Elliott Trudeau IntlMontreal, Canada14 NM258°→
- CYMXMontreal International MirabelMontreal, Canada28 NM291°→
- KPBGPlattsburgh InternationalPlattsburgh, United States52 NM182°→
- KBTVPatrick Leahy Burlington InternationalBurlington, United States64 NM170°→
- KMSSMassena International/Richards FieldMassena, United States70 NM240°→
- CYSCSherbrookeSherbrooke, Canada73 NM093°→
Operating into CYHU?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Montreal Metropolitan — one desk for the whole trip.