Charlottetown Airport (CYYG)
Medium airport · Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Charlottetown Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYYG |
| IATA | YYG |
| Elevation | 160 ft (49 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°17'20" W 63°7'31" 46.28891, -63.12517 |
| Location | Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 7,002 ft (2134 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 10/28 | 7,000 ft (2134 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Charlottetown Airport at a glance
Charlottetown Airport is a medium airport in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, known to airline systems as YYG. The field elevation of 160 ft (49 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYYG 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 — 03/21 — offers 7,002 ft (2134 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYYG 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 Charlottetown Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Summerside Airport | CYSU | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport | CYQM | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Port Hawkesbury Airport | CYPD | 153 km (83 NM) |
| Halifax / Stanfield International Airport | CYHZ | 159 km (86 NM) |
| Îles-de-la-Madeleine Airport | CYGR | 163 km (88 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Charlottetown Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 160 ft field elevation of Charlottetown 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 Charlottetown Airport
What is the ICAO code of Charlottetown Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Charlottetown Airport is CYYG, and its IATA code is YYG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Charlottetown Airport above sea level?
Charlottetown Airport sits at an elevation of 160 feet (49 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Charlottetown Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.2889, -63.1252 — in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Summerside Airport, about 57 km away.
Does CYYG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYYG 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 Charlottetown Airport?
Charlottetown Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 03/21, measures 7,002 ft (2134 m) with a ASP surface.