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Medium airportScheduled service

Saguenay-Bagotville Airport

IATA YBGICAO CYBG🇨🇦 Saguenay
Coordinates
48.3301°N, 70.9920°W
Elevation
522 ft (159 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
CA-QC
Time zone
Toronto(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
15.4° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:27
Sunrise
06:00
Sunset
19:32
Civil dusk
20:04

About 13h 32m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Saguenay-Bagotville Airport

Saguenay-Bagotville Airport

Canadian Forces Base Bagotville, commonly referred to as CFB Bagotville, and also known as Bagotville Airport or Saguenay-Bagotville Airport, is a Canadian Forces base 4.5 nautical miles west of Bagotville in the city of Saguenay. Located in the centre of Quebec, less than 200 km (120 mi) north of Quebec City, CFB Bagotville is operated as an air force base by the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and is one of two bases in the country using the CF-18 Hornet fighter/interceptor, the other being CFB Cold Lake. Its primary RCAF lodger units are 2 Wing and 3 Wing.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
11 / 2910,000 ft / 3,048 m150 ftConLightedOpen
18 / 366,000 ft / 1,829 m150 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (8)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DTRML127.200 MHz
AASVFR ADVSY121.200 MHz
ATISATIS124.200 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL119.000 MHz
GNDGND121.700 MHz
OPSWING OPS26.460 MHz
PMSVPMSV34.460 MHz
TWRTWR126.200 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (4)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(7)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
T693 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
MONTREAL FIR CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
BAGOTVILLE, QC TCAClass DControlled1200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
BAGOTVILLE CZClass DControlledGND6000 ft MSL
BAGOTVILLE, QC TCAClass EControlled700 ft GND12500 ft MSL
T693 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
MONTREAL FIR CAEClass EControlled6000 ft MSL12500 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Canada airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: E (from about 90°), on 25% of observations, averaging 10 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan51%-2,542 ft
Feb64%-2,535 ft
Mar63%-1,617 ft
Apr70%-855 ft
May78%4 ft
Jun78%845 ft
Jul85%1,219 ft
Aug84%1,018 ft
Sep80%331 ft
Oct68%-380 ft
Nov52%-1,187 ft
Dec50%-2,083 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-2,5421,219 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle814 ft
Obstacle1,378 ft
Obstacle1,086 ft
Obstacle1,037 ft
Obstacle732 ft
Obstacle505 ft
Obstacle322 ft
Obstacle318 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Saguenay-Bagotville Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Saguenay-Bagotville Airport?

The ICAO code for Saguenay-Bagotville Airport is CYBG, and its IATA code is YBG.

Where is Saguenay-Bagotville Airport located?

Saguenay-Bagotville Airport is medium airport located in Saguenay, Canada, at an elevation of 522 ft (159 m).

How many runways does Saguenay-Bagotville Airport have?

Saguenay-Bagotville Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 10,000 ft / 3,048 m.

Which airlines fly to Saguenay-Bagotville Airport?

Airlines historically serving Saguenay-Bagotville Airport include Air Canada (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Saguenay-Bagotville Airport?

Historical data lists 4 nonstop destinations from Saguenay-Bagotville Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Saguenay-Bagotville Airport in?

Saguenay-Bagotville Airport is in the America/Toronto time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Saguenay-Bagotville Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Saguenay-Bagotville Airport is approximately 15.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Saguenay-Bagotville Airport?

The nearest airport to Saguenay-Bagotville Airport is Chicoutimi/Saint-Honoré Aerodrome (CYRC), about 11.7 nm to the nnw, followed by Alma Airport and Charlevoix Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Saguenay-Bagotville Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.