YGW
Kuujjuarapik Airport
Kuujjuarapik · CanadaICAO CYGW
Kuujjuarapik Airport (YGW) is an airport serving Kuujjuarapik, Canada, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 55° 16' 54.8" N, 77° 45' 55.1" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 34 feet (10 meters) above sea level. With 7 direct destinations served by 0 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Toronto (GMT-4).
Destinations
7
Airlines
0
Elevation ft
34/ 10m
America/Toronto
GMT-4
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Airport Details
IATA Code
YGW
ICAO Code
CYGW
City
Kuujjuarapik
Country
Canada
Elevation
34 ft
Local Time
04:05 PM (GMT-4)
Coordinates
Latitude:55.2819°
Longitude:-77.7653°
Popular Routes from YGW
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YGL | La Grande Riviere, Canada | 115 mi | 0h 43m | short-haul | 47 kg | View |
| YKU | Chisasibi, Canada | 112 mi | 0h 43m | short-haul | 46 kg | View |
| YPH | Inukjuak, Canada | 221 mi | 0h 55m | short-haul | 91 kg | View |
| YSK | Sanikiluaq, Canada | 104 mi | 0h 42m | short-haul | 43 kg | View |
| YUD | Umiujaq, Canada | 99 mi | 0h 41m | short-haul | 41 kg | View |
| YUL | Montreal, Canada | 701 mi | 1h 50m | short-haul | 288 kg | View |
| YUY | Rouyn, Canada | 491 mi | 1h 26m | short-haul | 202 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 Kuujjuarapik Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Grande Rivière Airport | YGL | La Grande Riviere | Canada | 184 km |
| Umiujaq Airport | YUD | Umiujaq | Canada | 160 km |
| Chisasibi Airport | YKU | Chisasibi | Canada | 180 km |
| Sanikiluaq Airport | YSK | Sanikiluaq | Canada | 168 km |
| Wemindji Airport | YNC | Wemindji | Canada | 262 km |
| Inukjuak Airport | YPH | Inukjuak | Canada | 356 km |
| Eastmain River Airport | ZEM | Eastmain River | Canada | 344 km |
| Waskaganish Airport | YKQ | Waskaganish | Canada | 429 km |
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Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 55° 16' 54.8" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 77° 45' 55.1" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 55.281898
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -77.765297
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Toronto
- UTC Offset
- GMT-4
- Current Local Time
- 04:05 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 34 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 10 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Kuujjuarapik Airport?
The IATA code for Kuujjuarapik Airport is YGW, and its ICAO code is CYGW. The airport is located in Kuujjuarapik, Canada.
How many destinations can you fly to from YGW?
There are 7 direct destinations available from Kuujjuarapik Airport (YGW) in Kuujjuarapik, Canada.
What airlines fly from YGW?
Airline information for YGW is currently not available in our database.
What timezone is Kuujjuarapik Airport in?
Kuujjuarapik Airport is in the America/Toronto timezone (GMT-4). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Kuujjuarapik Airport?
Kuujjuarapik Airport sits at an elevation of 34 feet (10 meters) above sea level.
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