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Airports / Canada / YSJ
Medium airport · YSJ
Saint John Airport.
Saint John, Canada · 357 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.3/5
Google rating
395 ratings
1
Operators based
357
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Saint John, CanadaELEV 357 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
395
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
357
Field elevation
feet above sea level
43
Nearest alternate
nm to YFC
Field standing
#114 / 229
Canada airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 395 Google ratings , ranked against 229 rated Canada fields.
43 nm
To the nearest alternate
Fredericton International Airport (YFC), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Saint John Airport, listed as CYSJ / YSJ, is a mid-sized airport in Saint John, Canada. Field elevation is 357 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, YSJ is a home base: PAL Airlines operates from the field. The closest alternate fields are Fredericton International Airport (YFC, 43 nm), CFB Greenwood (YZX, 46 nm), and Digby / Annapolis Regional Airport (YDG, 46 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 7,000-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from YSJ are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from YSJ to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“We always enjoy flying in and out of YSJ.”
Victoria Golden5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“I was very impressed with the free cell phone waiting parking lot.”
Arlene Cole5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
CYSJ
IATA
YSJ
FAA / Local
CYSJ
Elevation
357 ft
Coordinates
45.3161° N · 65.8903° 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 357 ft, YSJ sits lower than 70% of the 251 Canada fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 7,000 ft
- 05/237,000 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
- 14/325,100 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,000 ft
YSJ's 7,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 43nmYFCFredericton International AirportFredericton
- 46nmYZXCFB GreenwoodGreenwood
- 46nmYDGDigby / Annapolis Regional AirportDigby
- 70nmYQMGreater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International AirportMoncton
- 90nmYQIYarmouth AirportYarmouth
- 93nmHULHoulton International AirportHoulton
Location
Open the full mapCYSJ · Saint John Airport · Saint John, Canada
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from YSJ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 289 nm | 1h 4m |
| New York (TEB) | 447 nm | 1h 26m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 640 nm | 1h 53m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 974 nm | 2h 40m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 1,090 nm | 2h 56m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,310 nm | 3h 27m |
| Miami (MIA) | 1,362 nm | 3h 34m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,612 nm | 4h 9m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use YSJ?
- Saint John Airport's longest paved runway is 7,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 YSJ?
- Saint John Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 7,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at YSJ?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Saint John Airport as a home base, including PAL Airlines. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to YSJ?
- The closest alternate is Fredericton International Airport (YFC), about 43 nm away, followed by CFB Greenwood (YZX) at 46 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from YSJ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 1h 4m (289 nm), New York about 1h 26m (447 nm), Washington DC about 1h 53m (640 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.