Snap Lake Airport
Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)
About 19h 22m 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 Snap Lake Airport
This is a list of airports in the Northwest Territories. It includes all Nav Canada certified and registered water and land airports, aerodromes and heliports in the Canadian territory of the Northwest Territories. Airport names in italics are part of the National Airports System.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Snap Lake Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Snap Lake Airport?
Snap Lake Airport uses the IATA code YNX.
Where is Snap Lake Airport located?
Snap Lake Airport is small airport located in Snap Lake Mine, Canada, at an elevation of 1,557 ft (475 m).
What time zone is Snap Lake Airport in?
Snap Lake Airport is in the America/Yellowknife time zone (UTC-06:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Snap Lake Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Snap Lake Airport is approximately 13.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Snap Lake Airport?
The nearest airport to Snap Lake Airport is Tundra Mine/Salamita Mine Aerodrome (CTM7), about 29.5 nm to the nnw, followed by Gahcho Kue and Diavik Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Snap Lake Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.