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Small airportScheduled service

Wemindji Airport

IATA YNCICAO CYNC🇨🇦 Wemindji
Coordinates
53.0106°N, 78.8311°W
Elevation
66 ft (20 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
CA-QC
Time zone
Iqaluit(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
13° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:46
Sunrise
06:23
Sunset
20:11
Civil dusk
20:48

About 13h 48m 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 Wemindji Airport

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

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Wemindji Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: CYGL.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

CYGL

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
10 / 283,511 ft / 1,070 m100 ftGravelUnlitOpen

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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: W (from about 270°), on 16% of observations, averaging 11 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan36%-3,856 ft
Feb50%-4,056 ft
Mar54%-3,347 ft
Apr55%-2,137 ft
May53%-1,325 ft
Jun62%-131 ft
Jul53%227 ft
Aug54%-17 ft
Sep43%-520 ft
Oct39%-1,255 ft
Nov25%-2,044 ft
Dec24%-2,873 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-4,056227 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Wemindji Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Wemindji Airport?

The ICAO code for Wemindji Airport is CYNC, and its IATA code is YNC.

Where is Wemindji Airport located?

Wemindji Airport is small airport located in Wemindji, Canada, at an elevation of 66 ft (20 m).

How many runways does Wemindji Airport have?

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

What time zone is Wemindji Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Wemindji Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Wemindji Airport is approximately 13° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Wemindji Airport?

The nearest airport to Wemindji Airport is Chisasibi Airport (YKU), about 47.8 nm to the n, followed by Eastmain River Airport and La Grande Rivière Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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