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Cartwright Airport

IATA YRFICAO CYCA🇨🇦 Cartwright
Coordinates
53.6825°N, 57.0423°W
Elevation
40 ft (12 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
CA-NL
Time zone
Goose Bay(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
19° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
03:48
Sunrise
04:38
Sunset
21:12
Civil dusk
22:01

About 16h 34m 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 Cartwright Airport

Cartwright Airport

This is a list of airports in Newfoundland and Labrador. It includes all Nav Canada certified and registered water and land airports, aerodromes and heliports in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Airport names in italics are part of the National Airports System.

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

Live weather

CYCA

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 262,500 ft / 762 m75 ftGravelUnlitOpen

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
GANDER FIR CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
GANDER FIR CAEClass EControlled12500 ft MSL12500 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Canada airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Cartwright Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Cartwright Airport?

The ICAO code for Cartwright Airport is CYCA, and its IATA code is YRF.

Where is Cartwright Airport located?

Cartwright Airport is small airport located in Cartwright, Canada, at an elevation of 40 ft (12 m).

How many runways does Cartwright Airport have?

Cartwright Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,500 ft / 762 m.

What time zone is Cartwright Airport in?

Cartwright Airport is in the America/Goose Bay time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Cartwright Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Cartwright Airport is approximately 19° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Cartwright Airport?

The nearest airport to Cartwright Airport is Rigolet Airport (YRG), about 58.3 nm to the wnw, followed by Charlottetown Airport and Port Hope Simpson Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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