Wapekeka Airport (YAX): Codes, Runways & Location
Wapekeka Airport (IATA: YAX · ICAO: CKB6) is a small airport serving Angling Lake, Canada. It lies at 53.8492° N, 89.5794° W, 712 ft (217 m) above sea level.
Overview of Wapekeka Airport
Wapekeka Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Angling Lake in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YAX and the ICAO code CKB6. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Wapekeka Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1097 m (3600 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: gravel. The field elevation is 712 ft (217 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Big Trout Lake Airport (YTL) about 21 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 ≈ 1,097 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wapekeka Airport
Where is Wapekeka Airport located?
Wapekeka Airport is located in Angling Lake, Canada. Its coordinates are 53.8492° N, 89.5794° W.
What is the airport code for Wapekeka Airport?
Wapekeka Airport has an IATA code of YAX and an ICAO code of CKB6.
How long is the runway at Wapekeka Airport?
Wapekeka Airport's longest runway is about 1097 m (3600 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Wapekeka Airport have?
Wapekeka Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with gravel surfacing.
Is Wapekeka Airport a major airport?
Wapekeka Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
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