Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport — Blanc-Sablon, Canada
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Distance & flight time from YBX
Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport
Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport, coded YBX, sits on Quebec's remote Lower North Shore near the Labrador border, a windswept stretch of coastline with few road connections to the rest of the province. The airport is a genuine lifeline, linking isolated fishing communities to Sept-Iles and other regional hubs for essential goods, mail, and medical transport. Small turboprop aircraft dominate the apron, and weather delays are common given the exposed maritime location. YBX effectively substitutes for highway infrastructure that simply does not exist in this part of Quebec, making scheduled flights a daily necessity rather than a convenience. Visitors traveling to Blanc-Sablon for its rugged coastal scenery or ferry connections to Newfoundland typically arrive through this modest but vital airfield.
Runways at Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport (YBX)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 4500 ft (1372 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport (YBX)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| RCO | QUEBEC RDO | 122 MHz |
| RDO | MF | 122 MHz |
Airports near Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport (YBX)
- St. Anthony Airport (YAY) — 76.6 km (47.6 mi)
- St Augustin Airport (YIF) — 105.5 km (65.6 mi)
- Deer Lake Airport (YDF) — 249.0 km (154.7 mi)
- Goose Bay Airport (YYR) — 303.0 km (188.3 mi)
- Gander International Airport (YQX) — 335.3 km (208.3 mi)
- Stephenville Dymond International Airport (YJT) — 337.0 km (209.4 mi)
- Natashquan Airport (YNA) — 352.1 km (218.8 mi)
- Havre-Saint-Pierre Airport (YGV) — 469.0 km (291.4 mi)
YBX, Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport, connects Quebec's isolated Lower North Shore communities to the wider province, providing essential passenger, mail, and cargo service where roads cannot reach.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport?
The IATA code for Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport is YBX.
What is the ICAO code for Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport?
The ICAO code for Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport is CYBX. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.