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Gjoa Haven Airport

Gjoa Haven · CanadaICAO CYHK

Gjoa Haven Airport (YHK) is an airport serving Gjoa Haven, Canada, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 68° 38' 8.2" N, 95° 50' 58.9" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 152 feet (46 meters) above sea level. With 3 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Edmonton (GMT-6).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

152/ 46m

America/Edmonton

GMT-6

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Airport Details

IATA Code

YHK

ICAO Code

CYHK

City

Gjoa Haven

Country

Canada

Elevation

152 ft

Local Time

11:36 AM (GMT-6)

Coordinates

Latitude:68.6356°

Longitude:-95.8497°

Popular Routes from YHK

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
YYH	Spence Bay, Canada	85 mi	0h 40m	short-haul	35 kg	View
YCB	Cambridge Bay, Canada	234 mi	0h 57m	short-haul	96 kg	View
YZF	Yellowknife, Canada	679 mi	1h 47m	short-haul	279 kg	View

Airlines Operating at YHK

2 active airlines serving Gjoa Haven Airport.

Canadian North

5TCanada

First Air

7FCanada

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 Gjoa Haven Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Taloyoak Airport	YYH	Spence Bay	Canada	136 km
Baker Lake Airport	YBK	Baker Lake	Canada	484 km

Other Airports in Canada

Old Arctic Bay Airport

Bearskin Lake Airport

XBEBearskin Lake

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 68° 38' 8.2" N
Longitude (DMS): 95° 50' 58.9" W
Latitude (Decimal): 68.635597
Longitude (Decimal): -95.849701
Hemisphere: Northern / Western

Timezone

IANA Timezone: America/Edmonton
UTC Offset: GMT-6
Current Local Time: 11:36 AM
Elevation (ft): 152 ft
Elevation (m): 46 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Gjoa Haven Airport?

The IATA code for Gjoa Haven Airport is YHK, and its ICAO code is CYHK. The airport is located in Gjoa Haven, Canada.

How many destinations can you fly to from YHK?

There are 3 direct destinations available from Gjoa Haven Airport (YHK) in Gjoa Haven, Canada.

What airlines fly from YHK?

There are 2 airlines operating from YHK, including Canadian North, First Air.

What timezone is Gjoa Haven Airport in?

Gjoa Haven Airport is in the America/Edmonton timezone (GMT-6). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Gjoa Haven Airport?

Gjoa Haven Airport sits at an elevation of 152 feet (46 meters) above sea level.

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