Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)

Sydney, CA 🇨🇦 Medium Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

CYQY

IATA

YQY

Elevation

203 ft

Region

CA-NS

Local Time

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Airport Information

GPS Code: CYQY

Local Code: Not available

Location: 46.1614° N, -60.047798° E

Continent: North America

Type: Medium Airport

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Top Airlines

Operating at Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport

Airlines by Flight Activity

Based on observed flight operations and route network
Airline Routes Flights Destinations Last Activity
Air Canada
Air Canada
ACA / AC
1 3 1 Jul 29, 2025
Jazz
Jazz
JZA / QK
1 3 1 Jul 29, 2025
1 3 1 Jul 29, 2025
WestJet
WestJet
WJA / WS
1 1 1 Jul 29, 2025

For Pilots

Designation Length Width Surface Status
06/24 7070 ft 200 ft ASP Active Lighted
18/36 5997 ft 150 ft ASP Active Lighted

Type Description Frequency
CNTR MONCTON CNTR 118.6 MHz
FSS RDO 122.0 MHz
RCO CHARLOTTETOWN RDO 122.0 MHz

Ident Name Type Frequency
QY Sydney NDB 263 kHz
YQY Sydney VORTAC 114900 kHz
ZQY Bras D Or NDB 219 kHz
ZYD Glace Bay NDB 201 kHz

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025

Taxis

Taxis are available for all arriving flights and can be found just outside the terminal building's arrivals area. City Wide Taxi is the primary on-site provider. While pre-booking is an option, it is generally not required as cabs meet incoming flights.

Rental Cars

Several major car rental companies have service counters located inside the Air Terminal Building. Agencies available on-site include Avis, Budget, Enterprise, and National. Booking a vehicle in advance, especially during peak season, is highly recommended.

Public Transportation

There is no scheduled public transit or municipal bus service (Transit Cape Breton) that directly connects to the Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport. Travelers must rely on taxis, rental cars, or pre-arranged shuttles for transportation to and from the airport.

AI-Generated Content: This ground transportation information was compiled using AI from publicly available sources. Prices, schedules, and availability may change; please verify with official airport or transportation provider websites before traveling.

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