Saguenay-Bagotville Airport (CYBG)
Medium airport · Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Saguenay-Bagotville Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYBG |
| IATA | YBG |
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°19'48" W 70°59'31" 48.33012, -70.99201 |
| Location | Saguenay, Quebec, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 10,000 ft (3048 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 18/36 | 6,000 ft (1829 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Saguenay-Bagotville Airport at a glance
Saguenay-Bagotville Airport is a medium airport in Saguenay, Quebec, Canada, known to airline systems as YBG. The field elevation of 522 ft (159 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYBG are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 11/29 — offers 10,000 ft (3048 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYBG 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 Saguenay-Bagotville Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alma Airport | CYTF | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Roberval Airport | CYRJ | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Charlevoix Airport | CYML | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Dolbeau-Saint-Felicien Airport | CYDO | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Rivière-du-Loup Airport | CYRI | 122 km (66 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Saguenay-Bagotville Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 522 ft field elevation of Saguenay-Bagotville 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 Saguenay-Bagotville Airport
What is the ICAO code of Saguenay-Bagotville Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Saguenay-Bagotville Airport is CYBG, and its IATA code is YBG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Saguenay-Bagotville Airport above sea level?
Saguenay-Bagotville Airport sits at an elevation of 522 feet (159 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Saguenay-Bagotville Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.3301, -70.9920 — in Saguenay, Quebec, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Alma Airport, about 52 km away.
Does CYBG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYBG 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 Saguenay-Bagotville Airport?
Saguenay-Bagotville Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 11/29, measures 10,000 ft (3048 m) with a CON surface.