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Waskaganish Airport

IATA YKQICAO CYKQ🇨🇦 Waskaganish
Coordinates
51.4733°N, 78.7583°W
Elevation
80 ft (24 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
CA-QC
Time zone
Iqaluit(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
12.5° W

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:55
Sunrise
06:30
Sunset
20:01
Civil dusk
20:36

About 13h 31m 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 Waskaganish Airport

Waskaganish Airport

Waskaganish Airport is located near the town of Waskaganish, Quebec, Canada.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
06 / 243,511 ft / 1,070 m100 ftGravelUnlitOpen

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (6)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: WNW (from about 292.5°), on 17% of observations, averaging 10 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan41%-3,643 ft
Feb52%-3,653 ft
Mar61%-2,884 ft
Apr65%-1,782 ft
May68%-902 ft
Jun67%366 ft
Jul71%668 ft
Aug64%357 ft
Sep61%-108 ft
Oct48%-1,006 ft
Nov29%-1,898 ft
Dec32%-2,815 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-3,653668 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Waskaganish Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Waskaganish Airport?

The ICAO code for Waskaganish Airport is CYKQ, and its IATA code is YKQ.

Where is Waskaganish Airport located?

Waskaganish Airport is small airport located in Waskaganish, Canada, at an elevation of 80 ft (24 m).

How many runways does Waskaganish Airport have?

Waskaganish Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,511 ft / 1,070 m.

What time zone is Waskaganish Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Waskaganish Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Waskaganish Airport is approximately 12.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Waskaganish Airport?

The nearest airport to Waskaganish Airport is Eastmain River Airport (ZEM), about 46.1 nm to the n, followed by Detour Lake Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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