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Charlottetown Airport

IATA YYGICAO CYYG🇨🇦 Charlottetown
Coordinates
46.2889°N, 63.1252°W
Elevation
160 ft (49 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
CA-PE
Time zone
Halifax(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
16.6° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:58
Sunrise
06:30
Sunset
19:59
Civil dusk
20:30

About 13h 29m 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 Charlottetown Airport

Charlottetown Airport

Charlottetown Alexander B. Campbell Airport is located 3 nautical miles north of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. The airport is currently run by the Charlottetown Airport Authority, is owned by Transport Canada and forms part of the National Airports System.

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
03 / 217,002 ft / 2,134 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
10 / 287,000 ft / 2,134 m150 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GMF118.000 MHz
CNTRMONCTON CNTR135.650 MHz
RDORDO118.000 MHz

Navaids(3)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (2)
Nonstop destinations (3)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
V300 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
CHARLO, NB CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V310 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
CHARLOTTETOWN, PE TAClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T612 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
CHARLOTTETOWN, PE TAClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T735 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T735 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
V300 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
CHARLOTTETOWN, PE TAClass EControlled1900 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
CHARLO, NB CAEClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
CHARLOTTETOWN CZClass EControlledGND3000 ft GND
CHARLOTTETOWN, PE TAClass EControlled700 ft GND12500 ft MSL
V310 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 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: S (from about 180°), on 11% of observations, averaging 11 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan36%-1,945 ft
Feb47%-2,060 ft
Mar49%-1,622 ft
Apr51%-1,147 ft
May60%-619 ft
Jun60%282 ft
Jul67%792 ft
Aug72%766 ft
Sep67%218 ft
Oct64%-411 ft
Nov50%-1,035 ft
Dec42%-1,720 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-2,060792 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle46 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Charlottetown Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Charlottetown Airport?

The ICAO code for Charlottetown Airport is CYYG, and its IATA code is YYG.

Where is Charlottetown Airport located?

Charlottetown Airport is medium airport located in Charlottetown, Canada, at an elevation of 160 ft (49 m).

How many runways does Charlottetown Airport have?

Charlottetown Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 7,002 ft / 2,134 m.

Which airlines fly to Charlottetown Airport?

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

How many destinations are served from Charlottetown Airport?

Historical data lists 3 nonstop destinations from Charlottetown Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Charlottetown Airport in?

Charlottetown Airport is in the America/Halifax time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Charlottetown Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Charlottetown Airport is approximately 16.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Charlottetown Airport?

The nearest airport to Charlottetown Airport is Cable Head Airpark (CCA3), about 23.9 nm to the ene, followed by Fox Harbour Airport and Summerside Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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