Digby / Annapolis Regional Airport (CYID)
Medium airport · Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Digby / Annapolis Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYID |
| IATA | YDG |
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°32'45" W 65°47'8" 44.54585, -65.78542 |
| Location | Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 3,950 ft (1204 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Digby / Annapolis Regional Airport at a glance
Digby / Annapolis Regional Airport is a medium airport in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada, known to airline systems as YDG. The field elevation of 499 ft (152 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYID 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, 06/24, offers 3,950 ft (1204 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYID 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 Digby / Annapolis Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yarmouth Airport | CYQI | 84 km (45 NM) |
| CFB Greenwood | CYZX | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Saint John Airport | CYSJ | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Fredericton International Airport | CYFC | 158 km (85 NM) |
| Halifax / Stanfield International Airport | CYHZ | 184 km (99 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Digby / Annapolis Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 499 ft field elevation of Digby / Annapolis 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 Digby / Annapolis Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Digby / Annapolis Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Digby / Annapolis Regional Airport is CYID, and its IATA code is YDG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Digby / Annapolis Regional Airport above sea level?
Digby / Annapolis Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 499 feet (152 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Digby / Annapolis Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 44.5458, -65.7854 — in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Yarmouth Airport, about 84 km away.
Does CYID publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYID 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 Digby / Annapolis Regional Airport?
Digby / Annapolis Regional Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 3,950 ft (1204 m) with a ASP surface.