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Kuujjuarapik Airport

IATA YGWICAO CYGW🇨🇦 Kuujjuarapik
Coordinates
55.2819°N, 77.7653°W
Elevation
34 ft (10 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
CA-QC
Time zone
Toronto(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
14.6° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
03:58
Sunrise
04:51
Sunset
21:44
Civil dusk
22:38

About 16h 53m 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 Kuujjuarapik Airport

Kuujjuarapik Airport

Kuujjuarapik Airport is located adjacent to the Inuit community of Kuujjuarapik, Quebec, Canada. It also serves the nearby Cree community of Whapmagoostui.

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

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
03 / 215,052 ft / 1,540 m150 ftSand/gravelUnlitOpen

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (7)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Kuujjuarapik Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kuujjuarapik Airport?

The ICAO code for Kuujjuarapik Airport is CYGW, and its IATA code is YGW.

Where is Kuujjuarapik Airport located?

Kuujjuarapik Airport is medium airport located in Kuujjuarapik, Canada, at an elevation of 34 ft (10 m).

How many runways does Kuujjuarapik Airport have?

Kuujjuarapik Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,052 ft / 1,540 m.

What time zone is Kuujjuarapik Airport in?

Kuujjuarapik Airport is in the America/Toronto time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Kuujjuarapik Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kuujjuarapik Airport is approximately 14.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kuujjuarapik Airport?

The nearest airport to Kuujjuarapik Airport is Umiujaq Airport (YUD), about 86.2 nm to the nne.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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