Saint-Georges Airport (CYSG)
Medium airport · Saint-Georges, Quebec, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Saint-Georges Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYSG |
| Elevation | 893 ft (272 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°5'47" W 70°42'53" 46.09640, -70.71470 |
| Location | Saint-Georges, Quebec, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 5,108 ft (1557 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Saint-Georges Airport at a glance
Saint-Georges Airport is a medium airport in Saint-Georges, Quebec, Canada. The field elevation of 893 ft (272 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYSG 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 5,108 ft (1557 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 CYSG 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 Saint-Georges Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport | CYQB | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Sherbrooke Airport | CYSC | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Trois-Rivières Airport | CYRQ | 154 km (83 NM) |
| Charlevoix Airport | CYML | 171 km (92 NM) |
| Bromont (Roland Désourdy) Airport | CZBM | 181 km (98 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Saint-Georges Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 893 ft field elevation of Saint-Georges 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 Saint-Georges Airport
What is the ICAO code of Saint-Georges Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Saint-Georges Airport is CYSG, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Saint-Georges Airport above sea level?
Saint-Georges Airport sits at an elevation of 893 feet (272 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Saint-Georges Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.0964, -70.7147 — in Saint-Georges, Quebec, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport, about 93 km away.
Does CYSG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYSG 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 Saint-Georges Airport?
Saint-Georges Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 5,108 ft (1557 m) with a ASP surface.