Bonaventure Airport (CYVB)
Medium airport · Bonaventure, Quebec, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Bonaventure Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYVB |
| IATA | YVB |
| Elevation | 123 ft (37 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°4'16" W 65°27'37" 48.07110, -65.46030 |
| Location | Bonaventure, Quebec, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 5,985 ft (1824 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bonaventure Airport at a glance
Bonaventure Airport is a medium airport in Bonaventure, Quebec, Canada, known to airline systems as YVB. The field elevation of 123 ft (37 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYVB 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, 13/31, offers 5,985 ft (1824 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYVB 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 Bonaventure Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bathurst Airport | CZBF | 53 km (29 NM) |
| Charlo Airport | CYCL | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Michel-Pouliot Gaspé Airport | CYGP | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Miramichi Airport | CYCH | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Matane Airport | CYME | 171 km (92 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bonaventure Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 123 ft field elevation of Bonaventure 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 Bonaventure Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bonaventure Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bonaventure Airport is CYVB, and its IATA code is YVB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bonaventure Airport above sea level?
Bonaventure Airport sits at an elevation of 123 feet (37 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bonaventure Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.0711, -65.4603 — in Bonaventure, Quebec, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bathurst Airport, about 53 km away.
Does CYVB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYVB 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 Bonaventure Airport?
Bonaventure Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 5,985 ft (1824 m) with a ASP surface.