Puvirnituq Airport (YPX): Codes, Runways & Location
Puvirnituq Airport (IATA: YPX · ICAO: CYPX) is a medium-sized airport serving Puvirnituq, Canada. It lies at 60.0506° N, 77.2869° W, 74 ft (23 m) above sea level.
Overview of Puvirnituq Airport
Puvirnituq Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Puvirnituq in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YPX and the ICAO code CYPX. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Puvirnituq Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1920 m (6299 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: gravel. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 74 ft (23 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Akulivik Airport (AKV) about 98 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 ≈ 1,920 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Puvirnituq Airport
Where is Puvirnituq Airport located?
Puvirnituq Airport is located in Puvirnituq, Canada. Its coordinates are 60.0506° N, 77.2869° W.
What is the airport code for Puvirnituq Airport?
Puvirnituq Airport has an IATA code of YPX and an ICAO code of CYPX.
How long is the runway at Puvirnituq Airport?
Puvirnituq Airport's longest runway is about 1920 m (6299 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Puvirnituq Airport have?
Puvirnituq Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with gravel surfacing.
Is Puvirnituq Airport a major airport?
Puvirnituq Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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