Yarmouth Airport (CYQI)
Medium airport · Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Yarmouth Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYQI |
| IATA | YQI |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°49'37" W 66°5'17" 43.82690, -66.08810 |
| Location | Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 6,000 ft (1829 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15/33 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Yarmouth Airport at a glance
Yarmouth Airport is a medium airport in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, known to airline systems as YQI. The field elevation of 141 ft (43 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYQI are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 06/24 — offers 6,000 ft (1829 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 CYQI 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 Yarmouth Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Digby / Annapolis Regional Airport | CYID | 84 km (45 NM) |
| CFB Greenwood | CYZX | 159 km (86 NM) |
| Saint John Airport | CYSJ | 166 km (90 NM) |
| Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport | KBHB | 194 km (105 NM) |
| Fredericton International Airport | CYFC | 230 km (124 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Yarmouth Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 141 ft field elevation of Yarmouth 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 Yarmouth Airport
What is the ICAO code of Yarmouth Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Yarmouth Airport is CYQI, and its IATA code is YQI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Yarmouth Airport above sea level?
Yarmouth Airport sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Yarmouth Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.8269, -66.0881 — in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Digby / Annapolis Regional Airport, about 84 km away.
Does CYQI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYQI 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 Yarmouth Airport?
Yarmouth Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 06/24, measures 6,000 ft (1829 m) with a ASP surface.