Wemindji Airport (YNC): Codes, Runways & Location
Wemindji Airport (IATA: YNC · ICAO: CYNC) is a small airport serving Wemindji, Canada. It lies at 53.0106° N, 78.8311° W, 66 ft (20 m) above sea level.
Overview of Wemindji Airport
Wemindji Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Wemindji in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YNC and the ICAO code CYNC. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Wemindji 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 66 ft (20 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Chisasibi Airport (YKU) about 89 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 Wemindji Airport
Where is Wemindji Airport located?
Wemindji Airport is located in Wemindji, Canada. Its coordinates are 53.0106° N, 78.8311° W.
What is the airport code for Wemindji Airport?
Wemindji Airport has an IATA code of YNC and an ICAO code of CYNC.
How long is the runway at Wemindji Airport?
Wemindji Airport's longest runway is about 1070 m (3511 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Wemindji Airport have?
Wemindji Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with gravel surfacing.
Is Wemindji Airport a major airport?
Wemindji Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Wemindji Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →