Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport — Geraldton, Canada
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereGeraldton Greenstone Regional Airport in Geraldton uses the IATA code YGQ, with CYGQ as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from YGQ
Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport
Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport, identified by the code YGQ, serves the town of Geraldton within the Municipality of Greenstone in northwestern Ontario, Canada. This small regional airport supports general aviation, forestry patrol flights, and mining-related charter traffic characteristic of the area's resource-based economy. Its runway accommodates light aircraft, and the facility lacks regular scheduled airline service, instead functioning as practical infrastructure for medical transport, aerial firefighting coordination, and business travel tied to nearby mineral exploration. YGQ reflects the broader pattern of small northern Ontario airports that sustain remote communities dependent on forestry and mining rather than tourism or major commercial aviation.
Runways at Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport (YGQ)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 5000 ft (1524 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport (YGQ)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| RCO | LONDON RADIO | 123.475 MHz |
| UNIC | ATF/UNICOM | 122.8 MHz |
Airports near Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport (YGQ)
- Nakina Airport (YQN) — 48.2 km (30.0 mi)
- Manitouwadge Airport (YMG) — 109.8 km (68.2 mi)
- Marathon Airport (YSP) — 121.7 km (75.6 mi)
- Armstrong Airport (YYW) — 151.8 km (94.3 mi)
- Hornepayne Municipal Airport (YHN) — 170.4 km (105.9 mi)
- Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) — 233.7 km (145.2 mi)
- Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport (YHF) — 233.8 km (145.3 mi)
- Wawa Airport (YXZ) — 255.6 km (158.8 mi)
Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport (YGQ) supports northwestern Ontario's mining and forestry sectors, providing general aviation access for the Greenstone municipality's remote communities.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport?
The IATA code for Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport is YGQ.
What is the ICAO code for Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport?
The ICAO code for Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport is CYGQ. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.