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 $47,600.
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: 557 of 563 live legs (99%) leave CYQY, according to EmptyJet.
Empty legs leaving CYQY concentrate toward EINN, LIRQ, EBAW.
Priced empty legs at CYQY center on a median ask of $47,600, with an observed range of $14,100–$150,700 (563 priced listings).
Gulfstream G280 (Super Midsize Jet) dominates empty-leg capacity at CYQY, accounting for about 52% of live inventory (292 of 563 legs).
Key takeaways
- CYQY: 563 live empty legs (557 out / 6 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at CYQY: $47,600 (n=563).
- Busiest corridor: to EINN (3 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Gulfstream G280 (292 legs, ~52%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outbound to | EINNShannon Airport | 3 | $31,000 |
| Outbound to | LIRQFlorence Airport, Peretola | 3 | $63,800 |
| Outbound to | EBAWAntwerp International Airport (Deurne) | 2 | $47,200 |
| Outbound to | EBBRBrussels Airport | 2 | $47,350 |
| Outbound to | EBFNKoksijde Air Base | 2 | $45,900 |
| Outbound to | EBKTFlanders International Airport Kortrijk-Wevelgem | 2 | $46,500 |
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 | 292 |
| Gulfstream G550 | Ultra Long Range | 258 |
| Dassault Falcon 2000EX EASy | Super Midsize Jet | 4 |
| Gulfstream GV | Ultra Long Range | 3 |
| Learjet 60 | Midsize Jet | 3 |
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 — 557 departing and 6 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at CYQY?
The median ask at CYQY is $47,600 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 to EINN (Shannon Airport), with 3 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 292 live listings (~52% 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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