Saint John Airport (CYSJ)
Medium airport · Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Saint John Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYSJ |
| IATA | YSJ |
| Elevation | 357 ft (109 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°18'58" W 65°53'25" 45.31610, -65.89030 |
| Location | Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 7,000 ft (2134 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 5,100 ft (1554 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
Saint John Airport at a glance
Saint John Airport is a medium airport in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, known to airline systems as YSJ. The field elevation of 357 ft (109 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYSJ 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 — 05/23 — offers 7,000 ft (2134 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 CYSJ 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 John Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fredericton International Airport | CYFC | 79 km (43 NM) |
| CFB Greenwood | CYZX | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Digby / Annapolis Regional Airport | CYID | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport | CYQM | 129 km (70 NM) |
| Yarmouth Airport | CYQI | 166 km (90 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Saint John Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 357 ft field elevation of Saint John 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 John Airport
What is the ICAO code of Saint John Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Saint John Airport is CYSJ, and its IATA code is YSJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Saint John Airport above sea level?
Saint John Airport sits at an elevation of 357 feet (109 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 John Airport located?
The airport lies at 45.3161, -65.8903 — in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Fredericton International Airport, about 79 km away.
Does CYSJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYSJ 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 John Airport?
Saint John Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 05/23, measures 7,000 ft (2134 m) with a ASP surface.