Empty-leg hub
CYQY — Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
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Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (CYQY) in Sydney, Canada is an outbound empty-leg hub with 563 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $27,300.
563 live empty legs involving CYQY
- Code
- CYQY
- Traffic
- 5.0/10
- Runways
- 2
- Longest
- 7,070 ft
- Live legs
- 563
Empty-leg demand
Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (CYQY) in Sydney, Canada is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 556 of 563 live legs (99%) leave CYQY, according to EmptyJet.
The busiest live corridors at CYQY are from EINN (2), to LIRQ (2), and from CYYC (1).
Priced empty legs at CYQY center on a median ask of $27,300, with an observed range of $21,400–$150,800 (563 priced listings).
Gulfstream G280 (Super Midsize Jet) dominates empty-leg capacity at CYQY, accounting for about 60% of live inventory (338 of 563 legs).
Key takeaways
- CYQY: 563 live empty legs (556 out / 7 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at CYQY: $27,300 (n=563).
- Busiest corridor: from EINN (2 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Gulfstream G280 (338 legs, ~60%).
Outbound empty legs leaving CYQY creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 563 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.
Live empty-leg corridors
| Direction | Airport | Live listings | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inbound from | EINNShannon Airport | 2 | $30,200 |
| Outbound to | LIRQFlorence Airport, Peretola | 2 | $63,800 |
| Inbound from | CYYCCalgary International Airport | 1 | $29,800 |
| Outbound to | EBAWAntwerp International Airport (Deurne) | 1 | $56,000 |
| Outbound to | EBBRBrussels Airport | 1 | $56,100 |
| Outbound to | EBCIBrussels South Charleroi Airport | 1 | $56,300 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Gulfstream G280 | Super Midsize Jet | 338 |
| Gulfstream G550 | Ultra Long Range | 220 |
| Gulfstream GV | Ultra Long Range | 3 |
| Bombardier Challenger 300 | Super Midsize Jet | 1 |
| Bombardier Global 5000 | Ultra Long Range | 1 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- YQY
- ICAO
- CYQY
- City
- Sydney
- Country
- Canada
- Type
- medium airport
- Elevation
- 203 ft
- Timezone
- America/Halifax
- Region
- North America
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 7,070 ft
- Traffic score
- 5.0 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
- Official site
- sydneyairport.ca
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 7,070 ft | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 5,997 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is CYQY for empty legs?
Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (CYQY) has 563 live empty-leg listings — 556 departing and 7 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at CYQY?
The median ask at CYQY is $27,300 across 563 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at CYQY?
The strongest live corridor at CYQY is from EINN (Shannon Airport), with 2 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at CYQY most often?
The Gulfstream G280, a Super Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at CYQY, with 338 live listings (~60% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport?
The primary code for Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is CYQY.
Where is CYQY airport located?
Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (CYQY) is in Sydney, Canada.
What is the ICAO code for YQY?
The ICAO code for Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) is CYQY.
What is the longest runway at CYQY?
The longest runway at Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (CYQY) is 7,070 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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