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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Canada",
    "addressLocality": "Havre-Saint-Pierre"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Air Liaison"
  ],
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    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Havre-Saint-Pierre",
  "code": "YGV",
  "connection_tips": "Havre-Saint-Pierre Airport serves Quebec's remote Lower North Shore, strategically positioned 1,000 kilometers east of Montreal along the Gulf of St. Flight schedules require flexibility due to weather dependence - travelers should maintain contingency plans for extended delays during severe weather events common to this exposed coastal location. Charter services extend coverage throughout northern Quebec and Labrador for specialized transportation needs. Summer offers optimal flying conditions but brings peak tourism activity for whale watching and wilderness access.\n\nMaritime weather conditions present significant operational challenges, with Gulf of St. Lawrence coastline. Operated by Transport Canada since 1983, this vital hub connects isolated North Shore communities with major Quebec centers including Montreal, Gasp\u00e9, and \u00celes-de-la-Madeleine, plus Labrador destinations. The airport supports essential cargo operations, medical evacuations to Quebec City and Montreal facilities, and seasonal charter traffic for the tourism industry. Ground transportation connects to Havre-Saint-Pierre's town center and the Trans-Qu\u00e9bec-Labrador Highway, though road networks remain limited.\n\nThe facility coordinates with marine transportation services, particularly the Bella-Desgagn\u00e9s vessel providing seasonal connections to Anticosti Island and other coastal communities. Lawrence influences creating frequent fog, strong winds, and severe winter storms from November through March that can ground flights for extended periods. The airport provides essential connectivity where road access remains extremely limited, supporting residents, mining operations, research activities, and tourism to the offshore Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve.",
  "country": "Canada",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=CAD",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check latest schedules; services may be infrequent.",
    "Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.",
    "Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport.",
    "Download your airline's mobile app for updates at this airport."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Havre-Saint-Pierre%20Airport%20Havre-Saint-Pierre%20Canada",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
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  "iataCode": "YGV",
  "icao": "CYGV",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "July 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 50.281898,
  "layover_planner_info": "Havre-Saint-Pierre Airport (YGV) works best for straightforward domestic turns, not for building aggressive connection margins around multiple separate tickets. Use this page's published MCTs as the floor: 60 minutes for domestic transfers, 120 minutes when interline support is available. For longer stops in Havre-Saint-Pierre, assume terminal amenities may be secondary to the surrounding landside area, and keep backup routing through Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Baie-Johan-Beetz Airport (YBJ) in mind if the day starts to slip.",
  "longitude": -63.611401,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "If you miss a connection at Havre-Saint-Pierre Airport (YGV), start with the operating airline or transfer desk before leaving the secure area, especially if bags are checked through or your itinerary relies on interline handling. This airport publishes a 120-minute interline buffer, so ask staff to confirm whether onward sectors and baggage can be protected on the same journey before you commit to a new ticket. If same-day recovery fails, compare rebooking options via Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Baie-Johan-Beetz Airport (YBJ).",
  "name": "Havre-Saint-Pierre Airport",
  "noindex": false,
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "YVR",
      "name": "Vancouver International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "YBJ",
      "name": "Baie-Johan-Beetz Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "YLP",
      "name": "Mingan Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "YPN",
      "name": "Port-Menier Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Havre-Saint-Pierre Airport operates as the essential aviation gateway to Quebec's remote Minganie region on the C\u00f4te-Nord, located 3 nautical miles north of Havre-Saint-Pierre and serving as a crucial transportation hub for communities along the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The airport features a modern terminal building constructed in 1983 and managed by Opsis Services A\u00e9roportuaires Inc., designed to accommodate both scheduled airline services and charter operations.\n\nThe terminal building provides comprehensive accessibility features including automatic doors, accessible parking stalls, drop-off/loading zones directly in front of the facility, and accessible universal washrooms with change tables. Operating Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, the facility processes passengers traveling to and from this isolated North Shore region where traditional ground transportation options remain extremely limited.\n\nOperational characteristics focus on serving as the primary access point for the offshore Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve and supporting essential services for the 3,000+ residents of Havre-Saint-Pierre. Air Liaison provides scheduled flights to Quebec City, Sept-\u00celes, and Port-Menier, while charter services extend coverage throughout northern Quebec and Labrador for specialized transportation needs including mining operations and wilderness access.\n\nOwned by Transport Canada under the National Airports Policy, the facility represents a vital lifeline for this remote coastal community, facilitating medical evacuations to Quebec City and Montreal, essential cargo operations, and seasonal tourism traffic drawn to whale watching opportunities and the pristine wilderness of the Lower North Shore region.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.worlddata.info/america/canada/airports.php"
}