YAC

Cat Lake Airport

Cat Lake · CanadaICAO CYAC

Cat Lake Airport (YAC) is an airport serving Cat Lake, Canada, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 51° 43' 37.9" N, 91° 49' 27.8" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 1,344 feet (410 meters) above sea level. With 2 direct destinations served by 0 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Winnipeg (GMT-5).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

1,344/ 410m

America/Winnipeg

GMT-5

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Airport Details

IATA Code

YAC

ICAO Code

CYAC

City

Cat Lake

Country

Canada

Elevation

1,344 ft

Local Time

12:40 PM (GMT-5)

Coordinates

Latitude:51.7272°

Longitude:-91.8244°

Popular Routes from YAC

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
YXL	Sioux Lookout, Canada	112 mi	0h 43m	short-haul	46 kg	View
ZRJ	Round Lake, Canada	87 mi	0h 40m	short-haul	36 kg	View

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Cat Lake Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Sioux Lookout Airport	YXL	Sioux Lookout	Canada	180 km
Round Lake (Weagamow Lake) Airport	ZRJ	Round Lake	Canada	140 km
Muskrat Dam Airport	MSA	Muskrat Dam	Canada	191 km
Pickle Lake Airport	YPL	Pickle Lake	Canada	116 km
North Spirit Lake Airport	YNO	North Spirit Lake	Canada	116 km
Pikangikum Airport	YPM	Pikangikum	Canada	149 km
Keewaywin Airport	KEW	Keewaywin	Canada	157 km
Sachigo Lake Airport	ZPB	Sachigo Lake	Canada	242 km

Other Airports in Canada

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Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 51° 43' 37.9" N
Longitude (DMS): 91° 49' 27.8" W
Latitude (Decimal): 51.727200
Longitude (Decimal): -91.824402
Hemisphere: Northern / Western

Timezone

IANA Timezone: America/Winnipeg
UTC Offset: GMT-5
Current Local Time: 12:40 PM
Elevation (ft): 1,344 ft
Elevation (m): 410 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Cat Lake Airport?

The IATA code for Cat Lake Airport is YAC, and its ICAO code is CYAC. The airport is located in Cat Lake, Canada.

How many destinations can you fly to from YAC?

There are 2 direct destinations available from Cat Lake Airport (YAC) in Cat Lake, Canada.

What airlines fly from YAC?

Airline information for YAC is currently not available in our database.

What timezone is Cat Lake Airport in?

Cat Lake Airport is in the America/Winnipeg timezone (GMT-5). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Cat Lake Airport?

Cat Lake Airport sits at an elevation of 1,344 feet (410 meters) above sea level.

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