Whale Cove Airport (YXN): Codes, Runways & Location
Whale Cove Airport (IATA: YXN · ICAO: CYXN) is a small airport serving Whale Cove, Canada. It lies at 62.2400° N, 92.5981° W, 40 ft (12 m) above sea level.
Overview of Whale Cove Airport
Whale Cove Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Whale Cove in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YXN and the ICAO code CYXN. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Whale Cove Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1219 m (4000 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: unk. The field elevation is 40 ft (12 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) about 68 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 ≈ 1,219 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Whale Cove Airport
Where is Whale Cove Airport located?
Whale Cove Airport is located in Whale Cove, Canada. Its coordinates are 62.2400° N, 92.5981° W.
What is the airport code for Whale Cove Airport?
Whale Cove Airport has an IATA code of YXN and an ICAO code of CYXN.
How long is the runway at Whale Cove Airport?
Whale Cove Airport's longest runway is about 1219 m (4000 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Whale Cove Airport have?
Whale Cove Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with unk surfacing.
Is Whale Cove Airport a major airport?
Whale Cove Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
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