Denny Island Airport

Common Complaints

• Lack of Airport Services: CYJQ has no services or fuel directly at the airport; fuel is available at Shearwater Marina or Campbell Island. There are also no FBO/ground handlers listed at the airport.
• Minimal Facilities: Traveler reviews from 2014 noted very basic facilities, including only an outhouse (a "brand new outhouse" was reported in 2014).
• No Tie-Downs: Pilots previously had to use rocks to secure aircraft, as there were no tie-downs.
• No Customs or Immigration: CYJQ is not an Airport of Entry, meaning no customs services are available on-site, requiring international travelers to clear customs elsewhere. There is no information on security wait times, consistent with a small aerodrome that does not have scheduled airline service.
• Limited Connectivity: Older reports indicate that some cell phone providers (GSM) did not work at the airport.
• Day/VFR Only: The runway is limited to day/VFR operations.

Denny Island Airport (CYJQ) appears to be a very basic, unattended aerodrome primarily catering to general aviation, offering essential runway access to a beautiful but remote area. Travelers should not expect typical airport amenities, on-site customs, or robust ground transportation options, and should plan accordingly with arrangements made in advance, particularly with local resorts like Shearwater.