Airports / Canada / YGQ
Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport.
Geraldton, Canada · 1,144 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
10 ratings
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Operators based
1,144
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#68 / 229
Canada airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 10 Google ratings , ranked against 229 rated Canada fields.
26 nm
To the nearest alternate
Nakina Airport (YQN).
Overview
Located in Geraldton, Canada, Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport (CYGQ / YGQ) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 1,144 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into YGQ for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Nakina Airport (YQN, 26 nm), Manitouwadge Airport (YMG, 59 nm), and Marathon Airport (YSP, 66 nm). With a single 5,000-foot paved runway, YGQ can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
Charter pricing from YGQ depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Geraldton.
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Field capability
ICAO
CYGQ
IATA
YGQ
FAA / Local
CYGQ
Elevation
1,144 ft
Coordinates
49.7783° N · 86.9394° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Canada fields
state range 6–3,940 ft
At 1,144 ft, YGQ sits higher than 68% of the 251 Canada fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,000 ft
- 08/265,000 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,000 ft
YGQ's 5,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 26nmYQNNakina AirportNakina
- 59nmYMGManitouwadge AirportManitouwadge
- 66nmYSPMarathon AirportMarathon
- 82nmYYWArmstrong AirportArmstrong
- 92nmYHNHornepayne Municipal AirportHornepayne
- 126nmYQTThunder Bay International AirportThunder Bay
Location
Open the full mapCYGQ · Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport · Geraldton, Canada
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from YGQ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 470 nm | 1h 30m |
| New York (TEB) | 762 nm | 2h 10m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 766 nm | 2h 11m |
| Boston (BED) | 783 nm | 2h 13m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 820 nm | 2h 18m |
| Denver (DEN) | 958 nm | 2h 38m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 1,042 nm | 2h 49m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 1,042 nm | 2h 49m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use YGQ?
- Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport's longest paved runway is 5,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at YGQ?
- Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to YGQ?
- The closest alternate is Nakina Airport (YQN), about 26 nm away, followed by Manitouwadge Airport (YMG) at 59 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from YGQ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 30m (470 nm), New York about 2h 10m (762 nm), Washington DC about 2h 11m (766 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.