Regional airport · Sydney, Canada
Sydney - J.A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney
- Elevation
- 203 ft
- Coordinates
- 46°10′N 60°03′W
- Local time
- America/Glace Bay
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Field information
CYQY runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Sydney - J.A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney (CYQY/YQY) has 2 runways; the longest, 06/24, is 7,070 ft (2,155 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Prior notice required (PNR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at CYQY, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Glace Bay
Country
Canada
CA
Municipality
Sydney
Elevation
203 ft
Position
46.1611, -60.0498
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 6
Access
Prior notice required (PNR)
Runways · CYQY
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 7,070 ft (2,155 m) | 200 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 18/36 | 5,997 ft (1,828 m) | 150 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at CYQY.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Sydney - J.A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney (CYQY / YQY) in Sydney, Canada, through one 24/7 OCC desk. CYQY is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at CYQY
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Canada
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Canada. Applicable permit lead times for Canada are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Canada are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at CYQY
Direct FBO and handler coordination at CYQY covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at CYQY
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at CYQY is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to CYQY
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for CYQY: 46° 9′ 40″ N 60° 2′ 59″ W; elevation 203 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Sydney
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Sydney. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at CYQY.
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Cargo Operations at CYQY
Support for freighter operations into CYQY covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where CYQY sits in the network
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Operating into CYQY?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Sydney - J.A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney — one desk for the whole trip.