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Small airport

Tanquary Fiord Airport

ICAO CJQ6🇨🇦 Tanquary Fiord
Coordinates
81.4094°N, 76.8679°W
Elevation
50 ft (15 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
CA-NU
Time zone
Iqaluit(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
42.6° W

About Tanquary Fiord Airport

Tanquary Fiord Airport

Tanquary Fiord Airport is located at the southern side of Tanquary Fiord, Nunavut, Canada, close to the end of the fiord. It is located within Quttinirpaaq National Park and is maintained by Parks Canada. It serves as the main access to the park for tourists. Hikers to Lake Hazen, which is located 70 km (43 mi) to the northeast, start from Tanquary Camp.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
03 / 213,700 ft / 1,128 m120 ftGvlUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GAIR GND444.100 MHz
ATFTanquary Traffic, 5nm below 3100ASL123.200 MHz
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Frequently asked questions

Where is Tanquary Fiord Airport located?

Tanquary Fiord Airport is small airport located in Tanquary Fiord, Canada, at an elevation of 50 ft (15 m).

How many runways does Tanquary Fiord Airport have?

Tanquary Fiord Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,700 ft / 1,128 m.

What time zone is Tanquary Fiord Airport in?

Tanquary Fiord Airport is in the America/Iqaluit time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Tanquary Fiord Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Tanquary Fiord Airport is approximately 42.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Tanquary Fiord Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.