Michel-Pouliot Gaspé Airport (CYGP)
Medium airport · Gaspé, Quebec, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Michel-Pouliot Gaspé Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYGP |
| IATA | YGP |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°46'30" W 64°28'55" 48.77492, -64.48189 |
| Location | Gaspé, Quebec, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 5,488 ft (1673 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Michel-Pouliot Gaspé Airport at a glance
Michel-Pouliot Gaspé Airport is a medium airport in Gaspé, Quebec, Canada, known to airline systems as YGP. The field elevation of 112 ft (34 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYGP 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 5,488 ft (1673 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 CYGP 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 Michel-Pouliot Gaspé Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bonaventure Airport | CYVB | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Port-Menier Airport | CYPN | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Bathurst Airport | CZBF | 158 km (85 NM) |
| Charlo Airport | CYCL | 162 km (87 NM) |
| Havre-Saint-Pierre Airport | CYGV | 179 km (97 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Michel-Pouliot Gaspé Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 112 ft field elevation of Michel-Pouliot Gaspé 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 Michel-Pouliot Gaspé Airport
What is the ICAO code of Michel-Pouliot Gaspé Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Michel-Pouliot Gaspé Airport is CYGP, and its IATA code is YGP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Michel-Pouliot Gaspé Airport above sea level?
Michel-Pouliot Gaspé Airport sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Michel-Pouliot Gaspé Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.7749, -64.4819 — in Gaspé, Quebec, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bonaventure Airport, about 106 km away.
Does CYGP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYGP 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 Michel-Pouliot Gaspé Airport?
Michel-Pouliot Gaspé Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 5,488 ft (1673 m) with a ASP surface.