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What is the largest airport in Prince Edward Island?

Charlottetown Airport is located 3 nautical miles north of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. The airport is currently run by the Charlottetown Airport Authority, is owned by Transport Canada and forms part of the National Airports System.



The largest and busiest airport in Prince Edward Island (PEI) is Charlottetown Airport (YYG), located approximately 6 kilometers north of downtown Charlottetown. In 2026, YYG serves as the primary international gateway to the province, handling the vast majority of its commercial passenger and cargo traffic. The airport has seen significant growth over the last decade, recently completing a multi-phase terminal expansion to accommodate increased seasonal demand from tourists visiting the island's famous red-sand beaches and golf courses. It is served primarily by Air Canada, WestJet, and Flair Airlines, offering direct connections to major Canadian hubs like Toronto (YYZ), Montreal (YUL), and Ottawa (YOW). While there are smaller regional airfields in PEI used for private aviation and agricultural purposes (such as Summerside Airport/CYSU), Charlottetown Airport is the only facility equipped to handle the large commercial jets required for the island's thriving 2026 tourism and business sectors.

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If you travel from tip to tip in a direct path (mostly route 2) it would take 3-4 hours. The coastal routes would take longer and would be more scenic.

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  • Cradle of Canadian Confederation. ...
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In the winter months of January and February, the average daytime high is -3.3 °C (26 °F). The Island receives an average yearly rainfall of 855 millimetres (33.7 in) and an average yearly snowfall of 2,850 millimetres (112 in).

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