Getting to Cabot
Celtic Air Services crew lounge overlooking the ramp at CYPD

Fixed Base Operator · CYPD

Port Hawkesbury Airport FBO Services

Celtic Air Services operates the FBO at Port Hawkesbury Airport (CYPD) — the gateway to Cape Breton Island and the closest private aviation airport to Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs.

CYPD

ICAO Identifier

Jet A1

Fuel Available

24/7

Operations

FBO Services at CYPD

Fuel Services

  • Jet A1
  • WorldFuels releases accepted
  • Avfuel releases accepted
  • AEG releases accepted
  • Avcard accepted
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Customs & Immigration

  • AOE 15 port of entry
  • 24/7 customs by phone
  • Groups up to 15 pax
  • CBSA on-site for larger groups
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Ground Handling

  • 2 × ground power units
  • Tugs and pushback
  • Lavatory service
  • 24/7 on-call
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Hangar & Parking

  • Hangarage available
  • Overnight and transient parking
  • Equipment redundancy on-site
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Ground Transport

  • Ford Expedition Max (4 golfers with bags)
  • Ford Transit (8 golfers with bags)
  • Mercedes Sprinter (8 golfers with bags)
  • Direct to Cabot Links/Cliffs
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Crew Services

  • Assistance with accommodation booking
  • Catering and pantry stocking
  • Restaurant recommendations
  • Local activity planning
Aircraft on the ramp at Port Hawkesbury Airport (CYPD)

Location & Airport Info

ICAOCYPD
Airport namePort Hawkesbury Airport
LocationPort Hastings, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
Address96 Airport Road, Port Hastings, NS B9A 3S2
Distance to Cabot Links~90km / ~1 hr 10 min
Phone902-625-2206

Why Stop at CYPD?

Port Hawkesbury is a convenient fuel stop on the Eastern Canada coastal corridor and the ideal staging point for Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs golf trips.

  • Closest private airport to Cabot Cape Breton — save up to 2.5 hours vs Halifax
  • 24/7 customs clearance at CYPD
  • Full concierge service — recommendations on hotels, restaurants, tours, and more
  • Strategic location at the Canso Causeway — gateway to the island

Accepted Fuel Cards & Releases

WorldFuelsAvfuelAEGAvcard

Contact the FBO

For fuel orders, ground handling, customs coordination, or concierge services — reach us at 902-625-2206 or use the form below.

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