La Grande Rivière Airport
Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)
About 16h 33m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About La Grande Rivière Airport
La Grande Rivière Airport is an airfield location about 30 km (19 mi) south southwest of Radisson, Quebec, Canada. It is used mostly to shuttle Hydro-Québec personnel between Radisson and the larger cities in Quebec, but it is also served by regular scheduled flights of Air Inuit. Passengers from Nunavik region flying south to Montreal go through security at this airport instead of their origin airport.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
CYGLLive departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 / 31 | 6,500 ft / 1,981 m | 150 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (4)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | MF | 122.300 MHz |
| CNTR | MONTREAL CNTR | 132.100 MHz |
| RCO | QUEBEC RDO | 126.700 MHz |
| RDO | RDO | 122.300 MHz |
Navaids(2)
Airlines & destinations
Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from La Grande Rivière Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for La Grande Rivière Airport?
The ICAO code for La Grande Rivière Airport is CYGL, and its IATA code is YGL.
Where is La Grande Rivière Airport located?
La Grande Rivière Airport is medium airport located in La Grande Rivière, Canada, at an elevation of 639 ft (195 m).
How many runways does La Grande Rivière Airport have?
La Grande Rivière Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 6,500 ft / 1,981 m.
What time zone is La Grande Rivière Airport in?
La Grande Rivière Airport is in the America/Toronto time zone (UTC-04:00).
What is the magnetic variation at La Grande Rivière Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at La Grande Rivière Airport is approximately 13.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near La Grande Rivière Airport?
The nearest airport to La Grande Rivière Airport is Chisasibi Airport (YKU), about 44.4 nm to the wnw, followed by La Grande-3 Airport and Wemindji Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. La Grande Rivière Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.