Mont Joli Airport (CYYY)
Medium airport · Mont-Joli, Quebec, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Mont Joli Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYYY |
| IATA | YYY |
| Elevation | 172 ft (52 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°36'31" W 68°12'29" 48.60860, -68.20810 |
| Location | Mont-Joli, Quebec, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 6,000 ft (1829 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15/33 | 3,934 ft (1199 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Mont Joli Airport at a glance
Mont Joli Airport is a medium airport in Mont-Joli, Quebec, Canada, known to airline systems as YYY. The field elevation of 172 ft (52 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYYY 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 — 06/24 — offers 6,000 ft (1829 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 CYYY 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 Mont Joli Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rimouski Airport | CYXK | 26 km (14 NM) |
| Baie-Comeau Airport | CYBC | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Matane Airport | CYME | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Forestville Airport | CYFE | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Rivière-du-Loup Airport | CYRI | 139 km (75 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mont Joli Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 172 ft field elevation of Mont Joli 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 Mont Joli Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mont Joli Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mont Joli Airport is CYYY, and its IATA code is YYY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mont Joli Airport above sea level?
Mont Joli Airport sits at an elevation of 172 feet (52 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mont Joli Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.6086, -68.2081 — in Mont-Joli, Quebec, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Rimouski Airport, about 26 km away.
Does CYYY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYYY 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 Mont Joli Airport?
Mont Joli Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 06/24, measures 6,000 ft (1829 m) with a ASP surface.