Airports / Canada / YIF
St Augustin Airport.
St-Augustin, Canada · 20 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.9/5
Google rating
13 ratings
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Operators based
20
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#16 / 229
Canada airports by Google rating
4.9★ across 13 Google ratings , ranked against 229 rated Canada fields.
57 nm
To the nearest alternate
Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport (YBX).
Overview
St Augustin Airport (CYIF / YIF) sits in St-Augustin, Canada, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 20 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list YIF as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport (YBX, 57 nm), St. Anthony Airport (YAY, 97 nm), and Deer Lake Airport (YDF, 130 nm). The field has a single 4,590-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
Trip costs from YIF are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Pakuashipi Airport. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from YIF to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
CYIF
IATA
YIF
FAA / Local
CYIF
Elevation
20 ft
Coordinates
51.2117° N · 58.6583° 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
Yes
Elevation vs Canada fields
state range 6–3,940 ft
At 20 ft, YIF sits lower than 98% of the 251 Canada fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,590 ft
- 01/194,590 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,590 ft
YIF's 4,590 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to 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.
- 57nmYBXLourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon AirportBlanc-Sablon
- 97nmYAYSt. Anthony AirportSt. Anthony
- 130nmYDFDeer Lake AirportDeer Lake
- 134nmYNANatashquan AirportNatashquan
- 142nmYYRGoose Bay AirportGoose Bay
- 160nmYJTStephenville Dymond International AirportStephenville
Location
Open the full mapCYIF · St Augustin Airport · St-Augustin, Canada
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from YIF on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 736 nm | 2h 7m |
| New York (TEB) | 891 nm | 2h 28m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 1,079 nm | 2h 55m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 1,316 nm | 3h 28m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 1,502 nm | 3h 54m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,766 nm | 4h 30m |
| Miami (MIA) | 1,819 nm | 4h 38m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,996 nm | 5h 3m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use YIF?
- St Augustin Airport's longest paved runway is 4,590 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to 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 YIF?
- St Augustin Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,590 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to YIF?
- The closest alternate is Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport (YBX), about 57 nm away, followed by St. Anthony Airport (YAY) at 97 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from YIF to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 2h 7m (736 nm), New York about 2h 28m (891 nm), Washington DC about 2h 55m (1,079 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.