St. Anthony Airport — St. Anthony, Canada
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Distance & flight time from YAY
St. Anthony Airport
St. Anthony Airport, coded YAY, serves the town of St. Anthony at the northern tip of Newfoundland's Great Northern Peninsula in Canada. This regional airport provides a vital link for a remote community historically tied to fishing and now increasingly reliant on tourism connected to nearby L'Anse aux Meadows, the famous Viking archaeological site. St. Anthony also gained recognition through the medical missionary work of Sir Wilfred Grenfell, whose legacy shaped healthcare across the region. The airport supports scheduled flights to St. John's and other Newfoundland hubs, alongside medical evacuation services essential for this isolated peninsula. Iceberg viewing tourism during spring months brings seasonal visitors eager to witness Arctic ice formations drifting along Newfoundland's dramatic coastline.
Runways at St. Anthony Airport (YAY)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 4000 ft (1219 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for St. Anthony Airport (YAY)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ATF | ATF | 122.3 MHz |
| AWOS | AWOS1 | 118.65 MHz |
| CNTR | GANDER CNTR | 133 MHz |
| FSS | RDO | 122.3 MHz |
| RCO | HALIFAX RDO | 123.275 MHz |
| RDO | MF | 122.3 MHz |
Airports near St. Anthony Airport (YAY)
- Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport (YBX) — 76.6 km (47.6 mi)
- St Augustin Airport (YIF) — 180.1 km (111.9 mi)
- Deer Lake Airport (YDF) — 260.1 km (161.6 mi)
- Gander International Airport (YQX) — 293.6 km (182.4 mi)
- Stephenville Dymond International Airport (YJT) — 362.6 km (225.3 mi)
- Goose Bay Airport (YYR) — 364.5 km (226.5 mi)
- Natashquan Airport (YNA) — 422.6 km (262.6 mi)
- St. John's International Airport (YYT) — 483.5 km (300.4 mi)
St. Anthony Airport (YAY) connects Newfoundland's Great Northern Peninsula to St. John's, serving tourists visiting L'Anse aux Meadows Viking site and seasonal iceberg viewing along the northern coastline.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for St. Anthony Airport?
The IATA code for St. Anthony Airport is YAY.
What is the ICAO code for St. Anthony Airport?
The ICAO code for St. Anthony Airport is CYAY. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.