Executive Airport
St. John's International Airport
St. John's, CA
Overview
St. John's International Airport is a large airport serving the St. John's region, at a field elevation of 461 ft (141 m) AMSL. Executive jet operators can coordinate handling, fuel, slots and customs through the listed FBOs at this airport.
Crew Briefing
Field elevation
461 ft
141 m AMSL
Position (FMS entry)
47°37.12'N 052°45.11'W
47.61860, -52.75190
Daylight today (UTC)
- Sunrise 09:29Z
- Sunset 21:12Z
- 11h 43m of daylight
Codes & service
ICAO / GPSCYYT
RegionCA-NL
Airline serviceScheduled
Reference only — verify against current AIP, NOTAMs and charts before flight.
Live Weather
LIFR
Weather impact score
VFR approach
Severe risk0/ 100
VFR arrival unavailable in these conditions.
IFR approach
Severe risk0/ 100
Approach likely below minima — expect diversion.
Ceiling
200 ft
Visibility
0.38 sm
Runway wind
2 kt
Primary risk drivers
- Visibility: 0.38 sm — low IFR
- Ceiling: 200 ft — near approach minima
- Fog / mist: Rapidly changing visibility
- TAF trend: Forecast contains deteriorating TEMPO/BECMG groups
Wind
VRB / 2 kt
Visibility
0.38 sm
Temp / Dew
7° / 7°C
Altimeter
30.00 inHg / 1016 hPa
Cloud: Obscured 200 ft
METAR · 01 03:00Z
METAR CYYT 010300Z VRB02KT 3/8SM R16/2400V2800FT/N R10/2600V3500FT/D FG VV002 07/07 A3000 RMK FG8 SLP165
TAF · issued 30 23:40Z
TAF CYYT 302340Z 0100/0124 06005KT 1/2SM -DZ FG VV002 TEMPO 0100/0106 2SM BR OVC004 FM010600 20008KT 2SM -DZ BR BKN004 OVC010 PROB30 0106/0111 BKN003 OVC010 FM011100 23010KT P6SM BKN008 OVC015 FM011400 24012KT P6SM FEW015 OVC025 BECMG 0116/0118 25012G22KT FM012200 24012KT P6SM SCT006 OVC012 RMK NXT FCST BY 010600Z
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Departure / Arrival Briefing
Runway in use at CYYT
Departure from St. John's International Airport (CYYT)
Departure on runway 10 needs careful planning — limiting conditions reported.
Headwind
2 kt
Crosswind
0 kt
Ceiling
200 ft
Density alt
-473 ft
- Crosswind — Wind reported variable — treat the full speed as possible crosswind.
- Headwind — 2 kt headwind component on 10
- Runway — 8,502 ft available × 200 ft · lighted
- Density altitude — -473 ft — near standard performance
- Low visibility ops — 0.38 sm — LVP likely in force; expect taxi delays and departure minima checks.
- Forecast change — TEMPO 0100/0106 2SM BR OVC004 · FM010600 20008KT 2SM -DZ BR BKN004 OVC010
Switch runway configuration
Selecting a runway instantly re-runs the METAR/TAF summary, wind components and approach minima for that configuration.
Approach minima summary
200 ft ceiling and 0.38 sm visibility support a ILS CAT II to RWY 10 — minima are marginal, plan an alternate.
Runway · recommended approachCeiling / vis minimaStatus
RWY 10 — ILS CAT II
CAT II certification, crew and aircraft approval required
100 ft / 0.25 sm
Marginal
RWY 28 — ILS CAT II
CAT II certification, crew and aircraft approval required
100 ft / 0.25 sm
Marginal
RWY 16 — ILS CAT II
CAT II certification, crew and aircraft approval required
100 ft / 0.25 sm
Marginal
RWY 34 — ILS CAT II
CAT II certification, crew and aircraft approval required
100 ft / 0.25 sm
Marginal
Visual
1000 ft / 3 sm
LNAV
500 ft / 1 sm
LPV
250 ft / 0.75 sm
ILS CAT I
200 ft / 0.5 sm
CAT II
100 ft / 0.25 sm
CAT III
0 ft / 0.15 sm
METAR → TAF changes affecting RWY 10
- PROB3030% chance 06:00Z–11:00ZMarginal
Would leave CAT II minima marginal on RWY 10 — carry alternate fuel.
- Ceiling 300 ft vs 100 ft minimum
PROB30 0106/0111 BKN003 OVC010 - TEMPOTemporarily 00:00Z–06:00ZAbove minima
Improves conditions clear of CAT II minima on RWY 10.
- Ceiling 400 ft vs 100 ft minimum
- Visibility 2 sm vs 0.25 sm minimum
- Weather BR
TEMPO 0100/0106 2SM BR OVC004 - FMFrom 06:00ZAbove minima
Improves conditions clear of CAT II minima on RWY 10.
- Ceiling 400 ft vs 100 ft minimum
- Visibility 2 sm vs 0.25 sm minimum
- Weather DZ, BR
FM010600 20008KT 2SM -DZ BR BKN004 OVC010 - FMFrom 11:00ZAbove minima
Improves conditions clear of CAT II minima on RWY 10.
- Ceiling 800 ft vs 100 ft minimum
- Visibility 6 sm vs 0.25 sm minimum
FM011100 23010KT P6SM BKN008 OVC015 - FMFrom 14:00ZAbove minima
Improves conditions clear of CAT II minima on RWY 10.
- Ceiling 2,500 ft vs 100 ft minimum
- Visibility 6 sm vs 0.25 sm minimum
FM011400 24012KT P6SM FEW015 OVC025 - FMFrom 22:00ZAbove minima
Improves conditions clear of CAT II minima on RWY 10.
- Ceiling 1,200 ft vs 100 ft minimum
- Visibility 6 sm vs 0.25 sm minimum
FM012200 24012KT P6SM SCT006 OVC012 RMK NXT FCST BY 010600Z
Generic minima ladder inferred from runway length, lighting and the latest METAR/TAF — not procedure-specific. Always brief the published approach plate.
Alternates near St. John's International Airport (CYYT)
- Bell Island Airport (CCV4)9 nm W · Bell Island · 150 ft elev
- Harbour Grace Airport (CHG2)21 nm WNW · Harbour Grace · 325 ft elev
- Clarenville Airport (CCZ3)61 nm NW · Clarenville · 199 ft elev
- Gander International Airport (CYQX/YQX)107 nm NW · Gander · 496 ft elev
Nearest listed airports within 300 nm with current flight category — confirm fuel, customs and hours before filing as an alternate.
Derived from NOAA METAR/TAF · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Facility Details
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St. John's, CA
Executive Jet Facilities
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Irving Aviation Svc Ltd
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St. John's International Airport
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PAL Aviation Services
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R.C.A.F. Road, Hangar 1, St. John's, NL A1A 5B5, Canada
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PAL Aviation Services
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R.C.A.F. Road, Hangar 4, St. John's, NL A1A 5B5, Canada
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NovaJet Aviation Group - Private Jet St. John's
Woodward Aviation Services, 160 Airport Rd, St. John's, NL A1A 4Y3, Canada
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Longest open runway: 8,502 ft (2,591 m)
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Lit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 8,502 ft | 200 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
| 16/34 | 7,005 ft | 197 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
| 02/20 | 5,028 ft | 100 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Closed |
Source: OurAirports public dataset
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