Charlottetown Airport (CYYG), Prince Edward Island
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Charlottetown Airport, known by its ICAO code CYYG, serves as the principal business aviation gateway for Prince Edward Island. Its two long paved runways and on-site customs clearance support a range of operations, from regional turboprops to midsize and large-cabin jets, with traffic concentrated heavily in the warmer months tied to the island's seasonal travel patterns.
Runways
Charlottetown Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 03/21, is 7,002 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Customs
Charlottetown Airport has Canada Border Services Agency clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals.
Source: CBSA list of airports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Charlottetown Airport recorded 765 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at CYYG is concentrated in the summer months, peaking in July before tapering through the fall.
Cross-border movements to the United States, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 135 movements in 2025.
FAA TFMSC records a movement outside the United States only when the flight enters US airspace. This is cross-border traffic, not total activity at the airfield.
Source: FAA TFMSC, cross-border movements, 2025.
Climate
Charlottetown Airport averages 0.5 days above 90°F in August, 30.3 freeze days in January and 4.4 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 74.5°F, and January the coldest, at 26.6°F.
Weather station is on the field. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Nearby airfields
Charlottetown Airport has three airfields within 46 NM. The closest is Fox Harbour Airport, 28.78 NM southwest.
Part of the Canadian Maritimes area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at CYYG
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway length available at CYYG?
Charlottetown Airport, identified as CYYG, has two paved runways suited to a wide range of business aircraft. Runway 03/21 is the longer of the two at 7,002 feet, with a width of 150 feet. Runway 10/28 measures 7,000 feet in length and matches the same 150-foot width. Both surfaces are asphalt. These dimensions accommodate most midsize and large-cabin jets operating into Prince Edward Island without runway-length restrictions.
Is customs clearance available on-site at Charlottetown Airport?
Charlottetown Airport is designated as an Airport of Entry, meaning customs clearance is available on-site rather than at a remote facility. This AOE status lets crews arriving from outside Canada complete clearance directly at CYYG. Dispatchers planning international or cross-border legs into Prince Edward Island should confirm current customs procedures and any documentation requirements ahead of arrival, since clearance categories and staffing can vary by airport of entry. The on-site designation itself, however, is confirmed for this terminal.
How busy is business aviation traffic at CYYG throughout the year?
Business aviation traffic at CYYG, or Charlottetown Airport, follows a clear seasonal pattern tied to the summer months. According to FAA TFMSC data, monthly business aviation operations climb from the low 20s and 30s in winter to a peak of 135 in July, with September also running high at 110. This reflects the airport's role in serving Prince Edward Island during the warmer travel season. Dispatchers should expect tighter scheduling and ramp demand at CYYG during July through September compared to the quieter winter months.
What is the total annual traffic reported for Charlottetown Airport?
Charlottetown Airport recorded 5,181 total annual operations in 2025, according to FAA TFMSC data, which tracks cross-border traffic for airports in Canada. Of that figure, 765 operations were attributed to business aviation. Because Charlottetown Airport is located in Canada, this traffic figure represents cross-border activity seen by the FAA rather than the airport's total operational count. CYYG carries an ops tier of 1, reflecting its status among the more heavily trafficked terminals tracked in this dataset.
What winter weather conditions should crews expect at CYYG?
Charlottetown Airport experiences a cold winter climate typical of Prince Edward Island. January and February average maximum temperatures near 27 degrees Fahrenheit, with roughly 27 to 30 days per month falling below freezing. Snow accumulation of an inch or more occurs on an average of about 4 days in both January and December. By contrast, summer months at CYYG see maximum temperatures in the mid-70s with almost no days below freezing, marking a sharp seasonal contrast for crews planning winter versus summer operations.