Saint John's International Airport (CYYT), Newfoundland and Labrador
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
St. John's International Airport (CYYT) serves Newfoundland and Labrador's capital region with two paved runways capable of handling a broad mix of business aviation aircraft. As an Airport of Entry, the field provides onsite customs clearance for international arrivals, a factor that supports its role as a gateway on the eastern edge of the North American air network. Its position places it within range of Gander International Airport, another key waypoint for transatlantic traffic in the region.
Runways
Saint John's International Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 10/28, is 8,502 ft long and 200 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
Saint John's International 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
Saint John's International Airport recorded 4,076 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in June, July and August. Business aviation traffic at CYYT concentrates in the summer months, with June through August each showing notably higher operations than the winter period.
Cross-border movements to the United States, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 466 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
Saint John's International Airport averages 29.8 freeze days in January and 6.0 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 69.6°F, and February the coldest, at 30.2°F.
Weather station is on the field. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Alternates
Saint John's International Airport has one alternate within 108 NM. The nearest alternate is Gander International Airport (CYQX), 107.34 NM northwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at CYYT
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Frequently asked questions
Where is CYYT located and what runways does it offer?
CYYT, St. John's International Airport, sits in Newfoundland and Labrador at an elevation of 461 feet. The field has two paved asphalt runways: 10/28 at 8,502 feet by 200 feet, and 16/34 at 7,005 feet by 197 feet. The longer runway 10/28 is the longest paved surface at the airport. Both runways support a wide range of business aviation aircraft. St. John's International Airport is roughly 104.58 nautical miles from the nearest metro area.
Does St. John's International Airport have customs service for international arrivals?
St. John's International Airport is an Airport of Entry (AOE) with customs service onsite. Crews arriving from outside Canada can clear customs directly at CYYT rather than diverting to another facility. This designation supports transborder and international business aviation traffic without requiring a separate customs stop. The airport's AOE status is a key factor for operators planning routings into eastern Canada.
How much business aviation traffic does CYYT handle?
CYYT recorded 4,076 business aviation operations against a total of 26,114 crossings observed by FAA TFMSC in 2025, reflecting transborder traffic at St. John's International Airport rather than the field's total activity. This places the airport in Skystar's ops tier 1, the busiest and most documented category. Traffic builds through the year and peaks in the summer months. Dispatchers should note that this figure represents crossborder movements tracked by the FAA, not a count of all operations at the field.
Is there seasonal variation in business aviation traffic at St. John's International Airport?
Yes, business aviation traffic at St. John's International Airport shows clear seasonal concentration according to FAA TFMSC data. Monthly operations climb from a low of 193 in February to a high of 466 in July. The summer months of June, July, and August each exceed 450 operations, roughly double the winter months. Operators planning trips to CYYT should expect denser scheduling and traffic during the summer season compared to winter.
What winter weather conditions should crews expect at CYYT?
St. John's International Airport experiences a cold winter climate with frequent snow and sub-freezing temperatures. January averages a maximum temperature of 30.7°F with an estimated 29.8 days below freezing, according to climate data. Snow accumulation of an inch or more is estimated at 6.0 days in January, tapering through spring. Crews operating into CYYT during winter months should plan for de-icing needs and reduced temperatures across December through March.