YNG Tower (Youngstown, OH)

📍 About YNG & the Youngstown Area

Youngstown–Warren Regional Airport (YNG) is located in Vienna Township, OH, serving the Mahoning Valley region of northeastern Ohio. The area offers a quiet suburban lifestyle with low cost of living, historic charm, and easy access to larger cities like Cleveland and Pittsburgh.

🏡 Where to Live

Popular Areas

• Vienna – Closest to the airport, quiet, affordable housing.
• Howland – Family-friendly with good schools.
• Niles – Convenient shopping, dining, and suburban neighborhoods.
• Cortland – Lakeside living and peaceful environment.
• Liberty – Diverse housing and easy access to I-80.

🚗 Commute Times to YNG

• 5–10 min: Vienna, Howland
• 10–15 min: Niles, Cortland
• 15–20 min: Liberty, Warren

🎓 Local School Options

• Howland Local Schools – Well-rated suburban district.
• Niles City Schools
• Lakeview Local Schools – Serving Cortland.
• Trumbull County Educational Service Center

🧳 Things to Do – Outdoors & Recreation

• Mill Creek MetroParks: Hiking, biking, and gardens near Youngstown.
• Mosquito Lake State Park: Boating, fishing, camping, and trails.
• Eastwood Mall: Large shopping and dining complex in Niles.
• Covelli Centre: Sports and entertainment venue in downtown Youngstown.

✈️ Nearby Airports

• YNG: General aviation and occasional charter traffic.
• Akron-Canton (CAK): ~1 hour west for commercial flights.
• Pittsburgh International (PIT): ~1.5 hours southeast for major carriers.

💬 ATC-Specific Info

• Facility Type: Contract Tower
• Traffic Type: Primarily general aviation, some military and charter flights.
• Layout: Single runway, easy to work, low traffic volume.
• Environment: Supportive staff, opportunity for hands-on training and radar coordination experience.