Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport (CYBX)
Medium airport · Blanc-Sablon, Quebec, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYBX |
| IATA | YBX |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°26'37" W 57°11'7" 51.44360, -57.18530 |
| Location | Blanc-Sablon, Quebec, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 4,500 ft (1372 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport at a glance
Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport is a medium airport in Blanc-Sablon, Quebec, Canada, known to airline systems as YBX. The field elevation of 121 ft (37 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYBX 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, 05/23, offers 4,500 ft (1372 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYBX 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 Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Anthony Airport | CYAY | 77 km (42 NM) |
| St Augustin Airport | CYIF | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Deer Lake Airport | CYDF | 249 km (134 NM) |
| Goose Bay Airport | CYYR | 303 km (164 NM) |
| Gander International Airport | CYQX | 335 km (181 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 121 ft field elevation of Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon 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 Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport is CYBX, and its IATA code is YBX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport above sea level?
Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport located?
The airport lies at 51.4436, -57.1853 — in Blanc-Sablon, Quebec, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is St. Anthony Airport, about 77 km away.
Does CYBX publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYBX 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 Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport?
Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 4,500 ft (1372 m) with a ASP surface.