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Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport

CYQYYQYSydney, Canada·Medium Airport

CYQY is the ICAO code for Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (IATA YQY), located in Sydney, Canada.

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Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (CYQY) is a medium airport in Sydney, Canada. Pilots and dispatchers reference it by ICAO code CYQY or IATA code YQY. It sits in North America.

Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is a regional commercial airport that doubles as a busy private-aviation base. Operators benefit from full instrument approaches and an FBO infrastructure scaled for regular jet traffic, often without the congestion of the nearest major hub.

Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport sits near sea level at 203 ft.

Local operations run on America/Glace_Bay. Scheduled airline service is light enough that it rarely interferes with charter movements, though planners should still expect to coordinate with the handling agent for international turnarounds.

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Background from Wikipedia

JA Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport is a regional airport located in Reserve Mines in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. The airport serves the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) and the surrounding areas of Cape Breton Island. McCurdy Sydney Airport has the distinction of being the oldest public airport in Nova Scotia, first licensed on August 3, 1929.

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Frequently asked questions about Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport

What is CYQY airport?+
CYQY is the ICAO code for Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (IATA YQY), located in Sydney, Canada.
What does YQY stand for?+
YQY is the IATA code for Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (ICAO CYQY) in Sydney, Canada.
Where is Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport?+
Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is located in Sydney, Canada.
Does Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport have commercial airline service?+
Yes — Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is served by scheduled airlines in addition to private aviation traffic.
What is the elevation of Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport?+
Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport sits at 203 ft above sea level.
What timezone is Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport in?+
Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport operates on America/Glace_Bay.

References

  • Official airport website
  • Wikipedia

At a glance

Country
Canada
Region
NS
Timezone
America/Glace_Bay
Elevation
203 ft
Scheduled service
Yes
IATA
YQY
ICAO
CYQY

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