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Airports / Canada / YYT
Large airport · YYT
St. John's International Airport.
St. John's, Canada · 461 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
1,452 ratings
0
Operators based
461
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
St. John's, CanadaELEV 461 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
1,452
Google reviews
ratings on Google
461
Field elevation
feet above sea level
107
Nearest alternate
nm to YQX
Field standing
#111 / 229
Canada airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 1452 Google ratings , ranked against 229 rated Canada fields.
107 nm
To the nearest alternate
Gander International Airport (YQX).
Overview
St. John's International Airport, listed as CYYT / YYT, is a large commercial airport in St. John's, Canada. Field elevation is 461 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list YYT as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Gander International Airport (YQX, 107 nm), Saint-Pierre Pointe-Blanche Airport (FSP, 149 nm), and Deer Lake Airport (YDF, 208 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 8,502-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from YYT 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 YYT to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“It is clean and loved all of the mummer decorations!”
Kendra Keels5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Everyone is so friendly.”
Kendra Keels5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
CYYT
IATA
YYT
FAA / Local
CYYT
Elevation
461 ft
Coordinates
47.6186° N · 52.7519° 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
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Canada fields
state range 6–3,940 ft
At 461 ft, YYT sits lower than 66% of the 251 Canada fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 8,502 ft
- 10/288,502 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
- 16/347,005 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,502 ft
YYT's 8,502 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 107nmYQXGander International AirportGander
- 149nmFSPSaint-Pierre Pointe-Blanche AirportSaint-Pierre
- 208nmYDFDeer Lake AirportDeer Lake
- 239nmYJTStephenville Dymond International AirportStephenville
- 261nmYAYSt. Anthony AirportSt. Anthony
- 287nmYBXLourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon AirportBlanc-Sablon
Location
Open the full mapCYYT · St. John's International Airport · St. John's, Canada
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from YYT on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 842 nm | 2h 21m |
| New York (TEB) | 998 nm | 2h 43m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 1,192 nm | 3h 10m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 1,522 nm | 3h 56m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 1,649 nm | 4h 14m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,797 nm | 4h 35m |
| Miami (MIA) | 1,845 nm | 4h 41m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 2,171 nm | 5h 27m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use YYT?
- St. John's International Airport's longest paved runway is 8,502 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 YYT?
- St. John's International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 8,502 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to YYT?
- The closest alternate is Gander International Airport (YQX), about 107 nm away, followed by Saint-Pierre Pointe-Blanche Airport (FSP) at 149 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from YYT to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 2h 21m (842 nm), New York about 2h 43m (998 nm), Washington DC about 3h 10m (1,192 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.