St. Anthony Airport (CYAY)
Medium airport · St. Anthony, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Airport data
| Name | St. Anthony Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYAY |
| IATA | YAY |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°23'31" W 56°4'60" 51.39191, -56.08321 |
| Location | St. Anthony, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 4,000 ft (1219 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
St. Anthony Airport at a glance
St. Anthony Airport is a medium airport in St. Anthony, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, known to airline systems as YAY. The field elevation of 108 ft (33 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYAY are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 10/28, offers 4,000 ft (1219 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYAY shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to St. Anthony Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport | CYBX | 77 km (42 NM) |
| St Augustin Airport | CYIF | 180 km (97 NM) |
| Deer Lake Airport | CYDF | 260 km (140 NM) |
| Gander International Airport | CYQX | 294 km (159 NM) |
| Stephenville Dymond International Airport | CYJT | 363 km (196 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for St. Anthony Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 108 ft field elevation of St. Anthony Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 250 airports and airfields we list for Canada — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about St. Anthony Airport
What is the ICAO code of St. Anthony Airport?
The ICAO identifier of St. Anthony Airport is CYAY, and its IATA code is YAY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is St. Anthony Airport above sea level?
St. Anthony Airport sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is St. Anthony Airport located?
The airport lies at 51.3919, -56.0832 — in St. Anthony, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport, about 77 km away.
Does CYAY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYAY appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at St. Anthony Airport?
St. Anthony Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 4,000 ft (1219 m) with a ASP surface.