Sept-Îles Airport (CYZV)
Medium airport · Sept-Îles, Quebec, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Sept-Îles Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYZV |
| IATA | YZV |
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°13'24" W 66°15'56" 50.22330, -66.26560 |
| Location | Sept-Îles, Quebec, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 6,552 ft (1997 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 5,771 ft (1759 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sept-Îles Airport at a glance
Sept-Îles Airport is a medium airport in Sept-Îles, Quebec, Canada, known to airline systems as YZV. The field elevation of 180 ft (55 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYZV 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 — 09/27 — offers 6,552 ft (1997 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYZV 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 Sept-Îles Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Port-Menier Airport | CYPN | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Matane Airport | CYME | 174 km (94 NM) |
| Baie-Comeau Airport | CYBC | 185 km (100 NM) |
| Havre-Saint-Pierre Airport | CYGV | 189 km (102 NM) |
| Michel-Pouliot Gaspé Airport | CYGP | 206 km (111 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sept-Îles Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 180 ft field elevation of Sept-Îles 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 Sept-Îles Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sept-Îles Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sept-Îles Airport is CYZV, and its IATA code is YZV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sept-Îles Airport above sea level?
Sept-Îles Airport sits at an elevation of 180 feet (55 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sept-Îles Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.2233, -66.2656 — in Sept-Îles, Quebec, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Port-Menier Airport, about 148 km away.
Does CYZV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYZV 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 Sept-Îles Airport?
Sept-Îles Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 09/27, measures 6,552 ft (1997 m) with a ASP surface.