John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
Hamilton, CA 🇨🇦 Medium Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
CYHM
IATA
YHM
Elevation
780 ft
Region
CA-ON
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GPS Code: CYHM
Local Code: Not available
Location: 43.173599° N, -79.934998° E
Continent: North America
Type: Medium Airport
Keywords: Mount Hope Airport
What Travelers Say
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Online Reviews Summary
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) generally receives positive feedback from recent travelers, often praised for its efficiency and convenience as a smaller alternative to Toronto's larger airports. Travelers frequently highlight a smooth and stress-free experience, especially appreciating the recent terminal upgrades.
What Travelers Love
- Efficient and Convenient: Travelers consistently praise YHM for its smaller size, leading to quick check-in and painless security procedures, often described as "heaven compared to Toronto".
- Modern and Clean Facilities: The airport offers modern amenities, clean toilets, and is accessible for persons with disabilities. Recent terminal enhancements (completed June 2025) have further upgraded check-in, baggage claim, and departure gate areas, providing a smoother and more spacious feel.
- Friendly Staff and Amenities: Many reviews mention friendly and kind staff. The airport provides ample charging stations, a water bottle filling station, and features a Tim Hortons and a highly-rated Departures cafe/bar with gluten-free and dairy-free options.
- New Jet Bridges: For the winter 2025/26 season, new passenger jet bridges are being introduced, providing direct, weather-protected access from the terminal to aircraft, a significant comfort upgrade.
- Quick Security and Customs: Security wait times are generally low, averaging 30 minutes, with peak times around 45 minutes and off-peak at 18 minutes. New Canada Customs and NEXUS kiosks are also being implemented for seamless international arrivals.
Common Complaints
- Limited Food and Retail Options: While there are some options like Tim Hortons, the overall selection of food and retail is limited, especially after 7 PM.
- Public Transportation Challenges: Connections to and from the airport via public transit can be troublesome, often requiring inconvenient transfers or private coaches. The HSR A LINE EXPRESS Route 20 connects to downtown Hamilton and the GO Transit Centre, but direct connections to broader areas are lacking.
- Expensive Parking: Some travelers have noted that parking rates can be high, with weekly rates being a point of concern compared to other airports. Pre-booking parking online is recommended to potentially save.
- Historical Security Incidents: While recent experiences are generally positive, a 2023 report highlighted past complaints about "rough" and "discriminatory" pat-downs by security staff, along with confusion regarding permitted items.
Overall, John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport is highly regarded as an efficient and convenient regional airport, particularly for those seeking a less crowded travel experience compared to larger hubs. Ongoing renovations and the introduction of new jet bridges are further enhancing the passenger journey, though improvements in public transportation links and diverse food options remain areas for potential growth.
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Airport Routes
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) offers 112 flight routes operated by 9 airlines. Major carriers include Cargojet, Porter Airlines, WestJet and others. Popular destinations from Hamilton include Toronto Pearson Int'l, Winnipeg Int'l, Teterboro, Montreal-Trudeau and Calgary Int'l.
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- Vancouver Int'l (YVR) new
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- Greater Moncton Int'l (YQM) new
- Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) new
- Edmonton Int'l (YEG) new
- Halifax Int'l (YHZ) new
- Toronto Pearson Int'l (YYZ) new
- Montreal-Trudeau (YUL) new
Popular Flight Routes
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Top Airlines
Operating at John C. Munro Hamilton International AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cargojet
CJT
/ W8
|
14 | 414 | 14 | Dec 9, 2025 |
Porter Airlines
POE
/ PD
|
10 | 216 | 10 | Jan 17, 2026 |
WestJet
WJA
/ WS
|
2 | 42 | 2 | Oct 5, 2025 |
United Parcel Service
UPS
/ 5X
|
1 | 25 | 1 | Oct 2, 2025 |
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Castle Aviation
CSJ
|
2 | 17 | 2 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| 7 | 10 | 7 | Oct 4, 2025 | |
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HEAVYTRAN AIR
HTT
|
6 | 8 | 6 | Sep 30, 2025 |
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AirSprint
ASP
|
5 | 6 | 5 | Sep 25, 2025 |
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Kalitta Air
CKS
/ K4
|
1 | 5 | 1 | Sep 16, 2025 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
06/24 |
6010 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
12/30 |
10006 ft | 200 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | TORONTO TRML | 119.7 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 128.1 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.6 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 125.0 MHz |
Ground Transportation
Taxis
Licensed taxi services from Hamilton Cab and Blue Line Taxi are available 24/7. The taxi stand is located directly outside the arrivals area of the terminal building. Fares are based on a meter system.
Rental Cars
Car rental counters for Avis, Budget, Enterprise, and National are located on-site within the Air Terminal Building, directly across from the domestic arrivals area. It is recommended to book vehicles in advance.
Public Transportation
The Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) provides public transit via the Route 20 A-Line Express bus. This service connects the airport to downtown Hamilton (Hamilton GO Centre) and the mountain transit terminal, allowing for transfers to other local HSR routes and regional GO Transit bus and train services.
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