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Wemindji Airport

Wemindji · CanadaICAO CYNC

Wemindji Airport (YNC) is an airport serving Wemindji, Canada, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 53° 0' 38.2" N, 78° 49' 52.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 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/Toronto (GMT-4).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

66/ 20m

America/Toronto

GMT-4

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Airport Details

IATA Code

YNC

ICAO Code

CYNC

City

Wemindji

Country

Canada

Elevation

66 ft

Local Time

02:27 PM (GMT-4)

Coordinates

Latitude:53.0106°

Longitude:-78.8311°

Popular Routes from YNC

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
YKU	Chisasibi, Canada	55 mi	0h 36m	short-haul	23 kg	View
ZEM	Eastmain River, Canada	56 mi	0h 36m	short-haul	23 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 Wemindji Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Chisasibi Airport	YKU	Chisasibi	Canada	89 km
Eastmain River Airport	ZEM	Eastmain River	Canada	90 km
Waskaganish Airport	YKQ	Waskaganish	Canada	171 km
La Grande Rivière Airport	YGL	La Grande Riviere	Canada	102 km
Kuujjuarapik Airport	YGW	Kuujjuarapik	Canada	262 km
Moosonee Airport	YMO	Moosonee	Canada	227 km
Kashechewan Airport	ZKE	Kashechewan	Canada	209 km
Fort Albany Airport	YFA	Fort Albany	Canada	214 km

Other Airports in Canada

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XBEBearskin Lake

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 53° 0' 38.2" N
Longitude (DMS): 78° 49' 52.0" W
Latitude (Decimal): 53.010601
Longitude (Decimal): -78.831100
Hemisphere: Northern / Western

Timezone

IANA Timezone: America/Toronto
UTC Offset: GMT-4
Current Local Time: 02:27 PM
Elevation (ft): 66 ft
Elevation (m): 20 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Wemindji Airport?

The IATA code for Wemindji Airport is YNC, and its ICAO code is CYNC. The airport is located in Wemindji, Canada.

How many destinations can you fly to from YNC?

There are 2 direct destinations available from Wemindji Airport (YNC) in Wemindji, Canada.

What airlines fly from YNC?

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

What timezone is Wemindji Airport in?

Wemindji Airport is in the America/Toronto timezone (GMT-4). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Wemindji Airport?

Wemindji Airport sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level.

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