Kuujjuarapik Airport (YGW): Codes, Runways & Location
Kuujjuarapik Airport (IATA: YGW · ICAO: CYGW) is a medium-sized airport serving Kuujjuarapik, Canada. It lies at 55.2819° N, 77.7653° W, 34 ft (10 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kuujjuarapik Airport
Kuujjuarapik Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Kuujjuarapik in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YGW and the ICAO code CYGW. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Kuujjuarapik Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1540 m (5052 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: gravel. The field elevation is 34 ft (10 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Umiujaq Airport (YUD) about 160 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 ≈ 1,540 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kuujjuarapik Airport
Where is Kuujjuarapik Airport located?
Kuujjuarapik Airport is located in Kuujjuarapik, Canada. Its coordinates are 55.2819° N, 77.7653° W.
What is the airport code for Kuujjuarapik Airport?
Kuujjuarapik Airport has an IATA code of YGW and an ICAO code of CYGW.
How long is the runway at Kuujjuarapik Airport?
Kuujjuarapik Airport's longest runway is about 1540 m (5052 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Kuujjuarapik Airport have?
Kuujjuarapik Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with gravel surfacing.
Is Kuujjuarapik Airport a major airport?
Kuujjuarapik Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Kuujjuarapik Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →