Kangirsuk Airport (YKG): Codes, Runways & Location
Kangirsuk Airport (IATA: YKG · ICAO: CYAS) is a small airport serving Kangirsuk, Canada. It lies at 60.0272° N, 69.9992° W, 403 ft (123 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kangirsuk Airport
Kangirsuk Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Kangirsuk in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YKG and the ICAO code CYAS. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Kangirsuk Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1073 m (3521 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: unk. The field elevation is 403 ft (123 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Aupaluk Airport (YPJ) about 84 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,073 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kangirsuk Airport
Where is Kangirsuk Airport located?
Kangirsuk Airport is located in Kangirsuk, Canada. Its coordinates are 60.0272° N, 69.9992° W.
What is the airport code for Kangirsuk Airport?
Kangirsuk Airport has an IATA code of YKG and an ICAO code of CYAS.
How long is the runway at Kangirsuk Airport?
Kangirsuk Airport's longest runway is about 1073 m (3521 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Kangirsuk Airport have?
Kangirsuk Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with unk surfacing.
Is Kangirsuk Airport a major airport?
Kangirsuk Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Kangirsuk Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →