Rivière-du-Loup Airport (CYRI)
Medium airport · Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Rivière-du-Loup Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYRI |
| IATA | YRI |
| Elevation | 427 ft (130 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°45'52" W 69°35'5" 47.76440, -69.58470 |
| Location | Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 6,000 ft (1829 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Rivière-du-Loup Airport at a glance
Rivière-du-Loup Airport is a medium airport in Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec, Canada, known to airline systems as YRI. The field elevation of 427 ft (130 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYRI 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, 05/23, offers 6,000 ft (1829 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYRI 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 Rivière-du-Loup Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charlevoix Airport | CYML | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Rimouski Airport | CYXK | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Forestville Airport | CYFE | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Saguenay-Bagotville Airport | CYBG | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Mont Joli Airport | CYYY | 139 km (75 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Rivière-du-Loup Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 427 ft field elevation of Rivière-du-Loup 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 Rivière-du-Loup Airport
What is the ICAO code of Rivière-du-Loup Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Rivière-du-Loup Airport is CYRI, and its IATA code is YRI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Rivière-du-Loup Airport above sea level?
Rivière-du-Loup Airport sits at an elevation of 427 feet (130 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Rivière-du-Loup Airport located?
The airport lies at 47.7644, -69.5847 — in Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Charlevoix Airport, about 51 km away.
Does CYRI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYRI 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 Rivière-du-Loup Airport?
Rivière-du-Loup Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 6,000 ft (1829 m) with a ASP surface.