YKQ
Waskaganish Airport
Waskaganish · CanadaICAO CYKQ
Waskaganish Airport (YKQ) is an airport serving Waskaganish, Canada, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 51° 28' 23.9" N, 78° 45' 29.9" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 80 feet (24 meters) above sea level. With 6 direct destinations served by 0 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Toronto (GMT-4).
Destinations
6
Airlines
0
Elevation ft
80/ 24m
America/Toronto
GMT-4
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Airport Details
IATA Code
YKQ
ICAO Code
CYKQ
City
Waskaganish
Country
Canada
Elevation
80 ft
Local Time
02:39 PM (GMT-4)
Coordinates
Latitude:51.4733°
Longitude:-78.7583°
Popular Routes from YKQ
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YKU | Chisasibi, Canada | 161 mi | 0h 48m | short-haul | 66 kg | View |
| YMO | Moosonee, Canada | 81 mi | 0h 39m | short-haul | 33 kg | View |
| YMT | Chibougamau, Canada | 220 mi | 0h 55m | short-haul | 90 kg | View |
| YNS | Nemiscau, Canada | 114 mi | 0h 43m | short-haul | 47 kg | View |
| YVO | Val D'or, Canada | 240 mi | 0h 57m | short-haul | 99 kg | View |
| ZEM | Eastmain River, Canada | 53 mi | 0h 36m | short-haul | 22 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 Waskaganish Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastmain River Airport | ZEM | Eastmain River | Canada | 85 km |
| Wemindji Airport | YNC | Wemindji | Canada | 171 km |
| Moosonee Airport | YMO | Moosonee | Canada | 130 km |
| Chisasibi Airport | YKU | Chisasibi | Canada | 260 km |
| Nemiscau Airport | YNS | Nemiscau | Canada | 183 km |
| La Grande Rivière Airport | YGL | La Grande Riviere | Canada | 250 km |
| Rouyn Noranda Airport | YUY | Rouyn | Canada | 363 km |
| Fort Albany Airport | YFA | Fort Albany | Canada | 218 km |
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Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 51° 28' 23.9" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 78° 45' 29.9" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 51.473301
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -78.758301
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Toronto
- UTC Offset
- GMT-4
- Current Local Time
- 02:39 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 80 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 24 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Waskaganish Airport?
The IATA code for Waskaganish Airport is YKQ, and its ICAO code is CYKQ. The airport is located in Waskaganish, Canada.
How many destinations can you fly to from YKQ?
There are 6 direct destinations available from Waskaganish Airport (YKQ) in Waskaganish, Canada.
What airlines fly from YKQ?
Airline information for YKQ is currently not available in our database.
What timezone is Waskaganish Airport in?
Waskaganish Airport is in the America/Toronto timezone (GMT-4). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Waskaganish Airport?
Waskaganish Airport sits at an elevation of 80 feet (24 meters) above sea level.
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