Havre-Saint-Pierre Airport (CYGV)
Medium airport · Havre-Saint-Pierre, Quebec, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Havre-Saint-Pierre Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYGV |
| IATA | YGV |
| Elevation | 124 ft (38 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°16'55" W 63°36'41" 50.28190, -63.61140 |
| Location | Havre-Saint-Pierre, Quebec, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4,500 ft (1372 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Havre-Saint-Pierre Airport at a glance
Havre-Saint-Pierre Airport is a medium airport in Havre-Saint-Pierre, Quebec, Canada, known to airline systems as YGV. The field elevation of 124 ft (38 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYGV 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, 08/26, offers 4,500 ft (1372 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 CYGV 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 Havre-Saint-Pierre Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Port-Menier Airport | CYPN | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Natashquan Airport | CYNA | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Michel-Pouliot Gaspé Airport | CYGP | 179 km (97 NM) |
| Sept-Îles Airport | CYZV | 189 km (102 NM) |
| Bonaventure Airport | CYVB | 280 km (151 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Havre-Saint-Pierre Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 124 ft field elevation of Havre-Saint-Pierre 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 Havre-Saint-Pierre Airport
What is the ICAO code of Havre-Saint-Pierre Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Havre-Saint-Pierre Airport is CYGV, and its IATA code is YGV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Havre-Saint-Pierre Airport above sea level?
Havre-Saint-Pierre Airport sits at an elevation of 124 feet (38 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Havre-Saint-Pierre Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.2819, -63.6114 — in Havre-Saint-Pierre, Quebec, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Port-Menier Airport, about 69 km away.
Does CYGV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYGV 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 Havre-Saint-Pierre Airport?
Havre-Saint-Pierre Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 4,500 ft (1372 m) with a ASP surface.