Saint John Airport (IATA: YSJ, ICAO: CYSJ) serves the Saint John metropolitan area and southwestern New Brunswick. Operated by the not-for-profit Saint John Airport Inc. (YSJ), the airport offers domestic services with seasonal transborder and international flights from a single terminal.

At a glance — Saint John (YSJ)
Operator Saint John Airport Inc. (not-for-profit)
Location Saint John, New Brunswick (southwestern NB)
Codes IATA: YSJ • ICAO: CYSJ
Terminal Single integrated terminal (domestic; seasonal transborder/international)
Security & border CATSACBSA (as scheduled)
Air navigation NAV CANADA (tower/terminal/en-route)
Official site ysjsaintjohn.ca

Overview

YSJ links Saint John and the Bay of Fundy region with major Canadian hubs and seasonal sun/transborder destinations. The airport supports scheduled passenger services, general aviation, flight training, medevac operations, and regional air cargo.

Terminal and services

Amenities typically include retail/dining, car rentals, family/nursing rooms, pet relief areas, and special-assistance counters. Accessibility services align with federal requirements overseen by the Canadian Transportation Agency.

Ground transport

  • Transit & coaches: Local transit and regional coach services connect the terminal with Saint John and surrounding communities.
  • Road: Arterial/highway access to the city; taxis, ride-hail, limousines, rentals, and hotel shuttles operate from signed curbs.
  • Parking: Short-/long-term parking and a cell-phone waiting area near the terminal.

Operations and airfield

Year-round coastal operations rely on de-icing and runway condition reporting. NAV CANADA provides tower, terminal, and en-route services; GA aprons and hangars support local operators.

Security, border, and customs

CATSA conducts screening; CBSA processes international arrivals as scheduled for seasonal and charter services.

See also

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