Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport (CYGQ)
Medium airport · Geraldton, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYGQ |
| IATA | YGQ |
| Elevation | 1,144 ft (349 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°46'42" W 86°56'22" 49.77830, -86.93940 |
| Location | Geraldton, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport at a glance
Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport is a medium airport in Geraldton, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as YGQ. The field elevation of 1,144 ft (349 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYGQ 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, 08/26, offers 5,000 ft (1524 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYGQ 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 Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nakina Airport | CYQN | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Manitouwadge Airport | CYMG | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Marathon Airport | CYSP | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Armstrong Airport | CYYW | 152 km (82 NM) |
| Hornepayne Municipal Airport | CYHN | 170 km (92 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,144 ft field elevation of Geraldton Greenstone Regional 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 Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport is CYGQ, and its IATA code is YGQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport above sea level?
Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 1,144 feet (349 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 49.7783, -86.9394 — in Geraldton, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nakina Airport, about 48 km away.
Does CYGQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYGQ 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 Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport?
Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.