Whale Cove Airport
Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)
About 18h 47m 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 Whale Cove Airport
Whale Cove Airport is located 4.3 nautical miles from Whale Cove, Nunavut, Canada, and is operated by the government of Nunavut.
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Whale Cove Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: CYRT.
Live weather
CYRTLive 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.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15T / 33T | 4,000 ft / 1,219 m | — | Unk | Unlit | Open |
Navaids(1)
Airlines & destinations
Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Whale Cove Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Whale Cove Airport?
The ICAO code for Whale Cove Airport is CYXN, and its IATA code is YXN.
Where is Whale Cove Airport located?
Whale Cove Airport is small airport located in Whale Cove, Canada, at an elevation of 40 ft (12 m).
How many runways does Whale Cove Airport have?
Whale Cove Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,000 ft / 1,219 m.
Which airlines fly to Whale Cove Airport?
Airlines historically serving Whale Cove Airport include Abu Dhabi Amiri Flight, Canadian North, First Air (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).
How many destinations are served from Whale Cove Airport?
Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Whale Cove Airport. Always check current schedules.
What time zone is Whale Cove Airport in?
Whale Cove Airport is in the America/Rankin Inlet time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Whale Cove Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Whale Cove Airport is approximately 4.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Whale Cove Airport?
The nearest airport to Whale Cove Airport is Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT), about 36.8 nm to the nne.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Whale Cove Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.