YQY - Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport

Sydney, Canada

IATA Code: YQY · Sydney, Canada

The airport code YQY is the IATA identifier for Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport. You may also find it referred to as Sydney Airport (YQY).

Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) serves Sydney, Canada, in the North America fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.

YQY is the IATA airport code for Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport, located in Sydney, Canada. The airport is situated at coordinates 46.1614°N, 60.0478°W. The current jet fuel price in the North America region is $5.21/gallon as of 2026-05-16.

Current Jet Fuel Price (North America)

$5.21/gallon

⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%

Airport Information

IATA Code
YQY
City
Sydney
Country
Canada
Timezone
America/Halifax
Latitude
46.1614°
Longitude
-60.0478°
Type
airport
Fuel Region
North America

Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from YQY

Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.

Destination Distance Est. Fuel Cost Fuel Surcharge*
YPS - Port Hawkesbury 117 km $1,707 $3/passenger
YGR - Iles De La Madeleine 193 km $2,815 $6/passenger
YYG - Charlottetown 237 km $3,457 $7/passenger
YJT - Stephenville 288 km $4,201 $8/passenger
YSU - Summerside 292 km $4,260 $9/passenger
MQC - Miquelon 299 km $4,362 $9/passenger
FSP - St.-pierre 304 km $4,435 $9/passenger
YHZ - Halifax 305 km $4,449 $9/passenger
YQM - Moncton 357 km $5,208 $10/passenger
YDF - Deer Lake 393 km $5,733 $11/passenger
YZX - Greenwood 401 km $5,850 $12/passenger
YCH - Chatham 423 km $6,171 $12/passenger
YGP - Gaspe 442 km $6,448 $13/passenger
ZGS - La Romaine 458 km $6,681 $13/passenger
ZKG - Kegaska 458 km $6,681 $13/passenger
YVB - Bonaventure 461 km $6,725 $13/passenger
ZBF - Bathurst 462 km $6,740 $13/passenger
YSJ - St. John 463 km $6,754 $14/passenger
YNA - Natashquan 466 km $6,798 $14/passenger
YHR - Chevery 480 km $7,002 $14/passenger
YDG - Digby 483 km $7,046 $14/passenger
YFC - Fredericton 502 km $7,323 $15/passenger
ZTB - Tête-à-la-Baleine 504 km $7,352 $15/passenger
YQX - Gander 514 km $7,498 $15/passenger
YPN - Port Menier 516 km $7,527 $15/passenger
YCL - Charlo 517 km $7,542 $15/passenger
ZLT - La Tabatière 525 km $7,659 $15/passenger
YGV - Havre-Saint-Pierre 529 km $7,717 $15/passenger
YQI - Yarmouth 541 km $7,892 $16/passenger
YIF - St-Augustin 571 km $8,330 $17/passenger
YYT - St. John'''s 577 km $8,417 $17/passenger
HUL - Houlton 596 km $8,694 $17/passenger
YSL - St Leonard 604 km $8,811 $18/passenger
CAR - Caribou 615 km $8,972 $18/passenger
PQI - Presque Isle 615 km $8,972 $18/passenger
YBX - Lourdes-De-Blanc-Sablon 624 km $9,103 $18/passenger
YME - Matane 631 km $9,205 $18/passenger
WFK - Frenchville 642 km $9,365 $19/passenger
YZV - Sept-iles 645 km $9,409 $19/passenger
YAY - St. Anthony 650 km $9,482 $19/passenger
YYY - Mont Joli 671 km $9,789 $20/passenger
BHB - Bar Harbor 677 km $9,876 $20/passenger
YXK - Rimouski 687 km $10,022 $20/passenger
YBC - Baie Comeau 694 km $10,124 $20/passenger
BGR - Bangor 700 km $10,212 $20/passenger
YFE - Forestville 738 km $10,766 $22/passenger
YRI - Riviere Du Loup 745 km $10,868 $22/passenger
RKD - Rockland 747 km $10,897 $22/passenger
YMH - Mary'''s Harbour 748 km $10,912 $22/passenger
YHA - Port Hope Simpson 758 km $11,058 $22/passenger

* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.

How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your YQY Flights

Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.

Currently, the North America region has jet fuel priced at $5.21/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.

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Climate & Weather at Sydney

Sydney experiences a temperate climate with distinct seasons. Summers are generally pleasant (18-28°C / 64-82°F), while winters can be cold and may bring snow or ice that occasionally affects flight schedules. Travelers arriving in winter should be prepared for potential weather-related delays and dress in warm layers.

Traveler Guide: Flying Through YQY

Traveling through Sydney in the Americas, passengers should be aware that fuel prices in the North America region directly influence ticket pricing. North and South American airports generally have well-established ground transportation networks, including ride-sharing services, shuttles, and rental car agencies. For international arrivals, customs and immigration processing times vary significantly by country.

🇺🇳 Canada Travel Tips

Canadian airports serve both domestic and transborder (US) traffic. NEXUS cards can expedite US-Canada border crossings. Winter weather in northern airports can cause seasonal schedule disruptions.

Planning Your Trip via YQY

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