Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (CYQY)
Medium airport · Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYQY |
| IATA | YQY |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°9'40" W 60°2'59" 46.16107, -60.04976 |
| Location | Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 7,070 ft (2155 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 5,997 ft (1828 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport at a glance
Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is a medium airport in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, known to airline systems as YQY. The field elevation of 203 ft (62 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYQY are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 06/24 — offers 7,070 ft (2155 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 CYQY 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 Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Port Hawkesbury Airport | CYPD | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Îles-de-la-Madeleine Airport | CYGR | 193 km (104 NM) |
| Charlottetown Airport | CYYG | 237 km (128 NM) |
| Stephenville Dymond International Airport | CYJT | 288 km (156 NM) |
| Summerside Airport | CYSU | 292 km (158 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 203 ft field elevation of Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy 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 Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is CYQY, and its IATA code is YQY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport above sea level?
Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport sits at an elevation of 203 feet (62 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.1611, -60.0498 — in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Port Hawkesbury Airport, about 116 km away.
Does CYQY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYQY 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 Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport?
Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 06/24, measures 7,070 ft (2155 m) with a ASP surface.