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

> Sydney, CA · IATA: YQY · ICAO: CYQY · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `YQY` |
| ICAO | `CYQY` |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | CA |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 62 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 46.16140, -60.04780 |

## Description

Air Canada Express and PAL Airlines carry the schedule at Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY), linking industrial Cape Breton Island to Halifax and the national network. Named for aviation pioneer J.A.D. McCurdy, who flew the Silver Dart near Baddeck in 1909, the airport handles passengers and belly freight rather than dedicated cargo aircraft. There is no freighter operation or standalone cargo terminal on site. Air freight for Cape Breton consolidates through the Atlantic gateway at Halifax (YHZ), about four hours southwest via Trans-Canada Highway 105. The nearby Port of Sydney adds sea and rail options that complement the airport's feeder role.

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