Roberval Airport (CYRJ)
Medium airport · Roberval, Quebec, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Roberval Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYRJ |
| IATA | YRJ |
| Elevation | 586 ft (179 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°31'11" W 72°15'57" 48.51967, -72.26574 |
| Location | Roberval, Quebec, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Roberval Airport at a glance
Roberval Airport is a medium airport in Roberval, Quebec, Canada, known to airline systems as YRJ. The field elevation of 586 ft (179 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYRJ 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, 16/34, offers 5,000 ft (1524 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYRJ 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 Roberval Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dolbeau-Saint-Felicien Airport | CYDO | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Alma Airport | CYTF | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Saguenay-Bagotville Airport | CYBG | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Charlevoix Airport | CYML | 183 km (99 NM) |
| Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport | CYQB | 203 km (110 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Roberval Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 586 ft field elevation of Roberval 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 Roberval Airport
What is the ICAO code of Roberval Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Roberval Airport is CYRJ, and its IATA code is YRJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Roberval Airport above sea level?
Roberval Airport sits at an elevation of 586 feet (179 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Roberval Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.5197, -72.2657 — in Roberval, Quebec, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dolbeau-Saint-Felicien Airport, about 30 km away.
Does CYRJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYRJ 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 Roberval Airport?
Roberval Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.