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 433 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $53,100.
433 live empty legs involving CYQY
Empty-leg demand
Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (CYQY) in Sydney, Canada is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 394 of 433 live legs (91%) leave CYQY, according to EmptyJet.
Empty legs leaving CYQY concentrate toward LFMN, EGGW, LSGG.
Priced empty legs at CYQY center on a median ask of $53,100, with an observed range of $19,200–$103,000 (433 priced listings).
Aircraft mix at CYQY is led by Dassault Falcon 6X (Ultra Long Range Jet) (174 legs), with Bombardier Challenger 350, Dassault Falcon 2000LX also active.
Key takeaways
- CYQY: 433 live empty legs (394 out / 39 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at CYQY: $53,100 (n=433).
- Busiest corridor: to LFMN (5 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Dassault Falcon 6X (174 legs, ~40%).
Outbound empty legs leaving CYQY creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 433 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.
Live empty-leg corridors
| Direction | Airport | Live listings | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outbound to | LFMNNice-Cote d'Azur Airport | 5 | $67,500 |
| Outbound to | EGGWLondon Luton Airport | 3 | $65,300 |
| Outbound to | LSGGGeneva Cointrin International Airport | 3 | $101,100 |
| Outbound to | EGKBLondon Biggin Hill Airport | 2 | $38,600 |
| Inbound from | EHGGGroningen Airport Eelde | 2 | $80,400 |
| Inbound from | EIDWDublin Airport | 2 | $47,100 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Dassault Falcon 6X | Ultra Long Range Jet | 174 |
| Bombardier Challenger 350 | Super Midsize Jet | 163 |
| Dassault Falcon 2000LX | Super Midsize Jet | 27 |
| Gulfstream G450 | Heavy Jet | 14 |
| Gulfstream GIV-SP | Heavy Jet | 10 |
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 433 live empty-leg listings — 394 departing and 39 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at CYQY?
The median ask at CYQY is $53,100 across 433 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 to LFMN (Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport), with 5 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at CYQY most often?
The Dassault Falcon 6X, a Ultra Long Range Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at CYQY, with 174 live listings (~40% 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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