Kimmirut Airport
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 14h 39m 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 Kimmirut Airport
Kimmirut Airport is located at Kimmirut, Nunavut, Canada, and is operated by the Government of Nunavut. Unlike most airports in Nunavut, it uses magnetic headings for the runway rather than true headings.
Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.
Kimmirut Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: CYFB.
Live weather
CYFBNOTAMs
CYFBReference 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
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.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airlines & destinations
Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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: NW (from about 315°), on 20% of observations, averaging 12 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60% | -4,158 ft | |
| Feb | 67% | -4,571 ft | |
| Mar | 63% | -3,885 ft | |
| Apr | 61% | -2,885 ft | |
| May | 53% | -1,899 ft | |
| Jun | 60% | -1,035 ft | |
| Jul | 64% | -480 ft | |
| Aug | 64% | -520 ft | |
| Sep | 61% | -1,061 ft | |
| Oct | 51% | -1,553 ft | |
| Nov | 60% | -2,413 ft | |
| Dec | 58% | -3,016 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-4,571–-480 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Kimmirut Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Kimmirut Airport?
The ICAO code for Kimmirut Airport is CYLC, and its IATA code is YLC.
Where is Kimmirut Airport located?
Kimmirut Airport is small airport located in Kimmirut, Canada, at an elevation of 175 ft (53 m).
Which airlines fly to Kimmirut Airport?
Airlines historically serving Kimmirut Airport include First Air (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).
How many destinations are served from Kimmirut Airport?
Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Kimmirut Airport. Always check current schedules.
What time zone is Kimmirut Airport in?
Kimmirut Airport is in the America/Iqaluit time zone (UTC-04:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Kimmirut Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Kimmirut Airport is approximately 23° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Kimmirut Airport?
The nearest airport to Kimmirut Airport is Iqaluit Airport (YFB), about 65.1 nm to the nne, followed by Quaqtaq Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Kimmirut Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.