Waskaganish Airport (YKQ): Codes, Runways & Location
Waskaganish Airport (IATA: YKQ · ICAO: CYKQ) is a small airport serving Waskaganish, Canada. It lies at 51.4733° N, 78.7583° W, 80 ft (24 m) above sea level.
Overview of Waskaganish Airport
Waskaganish Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Waskaganish in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YKQ and the ICAO code CYKQ. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Waskaganish Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1070 m (3511 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 80 ft (24 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Eastmain River Airport (ZEM) about 85 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 ≈ 1,070 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Waskaganish Airport
Where is Waskaganish Airport located?
Waskaganish Airport is located in Waskaganish, Canada. Its coordinates are 51.4733° N, 78.7583° W.
What is the airport code for Waskaganish Airport?
Waskaganish Airport has an IATA code of YKQ and an ICAO code of CYKQ.
How long is the runway at Waskaganish Airport?
Waskaganish Airport's longest runway is about 1070 m (3511 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Waskaganish Airport have?
Waskaganish Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with gravel surfacing.
Is Waskaganish Airport a major airport?
Waskaganish Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
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