Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)
Sydney, CA 🇨🇦 Medium Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
CYQY
IATA
YQY
Elevation
203 ft
Region
CA-NS
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GPS Code: CYQY
Local Code: Not available
Location: 46.1614° N, -60.047798° E
Continent: North America
Type: Medium Airport
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Airport Routes
Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) offers 6 flight routes operated by 5 airlines. Major carriers include Jazz, Air Canada, Pascan Aviation and others. Popular destinations from Sydney include Toronto Pearson Int'l, Halifax Int'l, Montreal-Trudeau and Calgary Int'l.
Route Network Map
Top Routes (by observations)
Newly Discovered
Popular Flight Routes
| Destination | IATA | City | Aircraft Type | Airline | Details | Route Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal-Trudeau | YUL |
Montreal | CRJ9 | Jazz | 4 flights · 661 mi | |
| Toronto Pearson Int'l | YYZ |
Toronto | E75L | JZA | 3 flights · 972 mi | |
| Halifax Int'l | YHZ |
Halifax | SF34 | Pascan Aviation | 3 flights · 190 mi | |
| Toronto Pearson Int'l | YYZ |
Toronto | A320 | Air Canada | 3 flights · 972 mi | |
| Toronto Pearson Int'l | YYZ |
Toronto | A319 | ROU | 2 flights · 972 mi | |
| Calgary Int'l | YYC |
Calgary | B738 | WestJet | 1 flight · 2471 mi |
Top Airlines
Operating at Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jazz
JZA
/ QK
|
2 | 7 | 2 | May 10, 2026 |
Air Canada
ACA
/ AC
|
1 | 3 | 1 | Jul 29, 2025 |
Pascan Aviation
PSC
/ P6
|
1 | 3 | 1 | Jul 29, 2025 |
Air Canada Rouge
ROU
/ RV
|
1 | 2 | 1 | May 10, 2026 |
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 |
Ground Transportation
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.