Amos/Magny Airport (CYEY)
Medium airport · Amos, Quebec, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Amos/Magny Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYEY |
| IATA | YEY |
| Elevation | 1,068 ft (326 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°33'50" W 78°14'59" 48.56390, -78.24970 |
| Location | Amos, Quebec, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Amos/Magny Airport at a glance
Amos/Magny Airport is a medium airport in Amos, Quebec, Canada, known to airline systems as YEY. The field elevation of 1,068 ft (326 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYEY are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 14/32, offers 5,000 ft (1524 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYEY 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 Amos/Magny Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rouyn Noranda Airport | CYUY | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Val-d'Or Airport | CYVO | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Kirkland Lake Airport | CYKX | 134 km (72 NM) |
| Matagami Airport | CYNM | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport | CYXR | 153 km (83 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Amos/Magny Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,068 ft field elevation of Amos/Magny 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 Amos/Magny Airport
What is the ICAO code of Amos/Magny Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Amos/Magny Airport is CYEY, and its IATA code is YEY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Amos/Magny Airport above sea level?
Amos/Magny Airport sits at an elevation of 1,068 feet (326 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Amos/Magny Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.5639, -78.2497 — in Amos, Quebec, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Rouyn Noranda Airport, about 59 km away.
Does CYEY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYEY 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 Amos/Magny Airport?
Amos/Magny Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.