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Medium airport

Rimouski Airport

IATA YXKICAO CYXK🇨🇦 Rimouski
Coordinates
48.4776°N, 68.4963°W
Elevation
82 ft (25 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
CA-QC
Time zone
Toronto(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
16.2° W

Daylight today(Aug 31, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:18
Sunrise
05:51
Sunset
19:20
Civil dusk
19:53

About 13h 29m 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 Rimouski Airport

Rimouski Airport

Rimouski Aerodrome is a registered aerodrome located 1.8 nautical miles northeast of Rimouski, Quebec, Canada. It only handles general aviation and cargo flights.

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

Rimouski Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: CYYY.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

CYYY

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
07 / 254,600 ft / 1,402 m150 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
RDOMF MONT JOLI RDO122.100 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
T693 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
BAIE-COMEAU, QC TAClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
MONTREAL FIR CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
MONTREAL FIR CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V316 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T603 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T660 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T660 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T693 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
T603 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
BAIE-COMEAU, QC TAClass EControlled700 ft GND12500 ft MSL
MONTREAL FIR CAEClass EControlled2200 ft GND6000 ft MSL
MONTREAL FIR CAEClass EControlled6000 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
MONTREAL 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.

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 13% of observations, averaging 11 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan39%-2,679 ft
Feb58%-2,670 ft
Mar60%-1,964 ft
Apr68%-1,406 ft
May77%-701 ft
Jun71%95 ft
Jul81%598 ft
Aug82%458 ft
Sep77%-210 ft
Oct69%-829 ft
Nov55%-1,551 ft
Dec47%-2,351 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-2,679598 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Rimouski Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Rimouski Airport?

The ICAO code for Rimouski Airport is CYXK, and its IATA code is YXK.

Where is Rimouski Airport located?

Rimouski Airport is medium airport located in Rimouski, Canada, at an elevation of 82 ft (25 m).

How many runways does Rimouski Airport have?

Rimouski Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,600 ft / 1,402 m.

What time zone is Rimouski Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Rimouski Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Rimouski Airport is approximately 16.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Rimouski Airport?

The nearest airport to Rimouski Airport is Mont Joli Airport (YYY), about 13.9 nm to the ne, followed by Forestville Airport and Les Escoumins Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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