YSK

Sanikiluaq Airport

Sanikiluaq · CanadaICAO CYSK

Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) is an airport serving Sanikiluaq, Canada, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 56° 32' 16.1" N, 79° 14' 48.1" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 104 feet (32 meters) above sea level. With 3 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel.

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

104/ 32m

Timezone

N/A

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Airport Details

IATA Code

YSK

ICAO Code

CYSK

City

Sanikiluaq

Country

Canada

Elevation

104 ft

Coordinates

Latitude:56.5378°

Longitude:-79.2467°

Popular Routes from YSK

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
YGW	Kuujjuarapik, Canada	104 mi	0h 42m	short-haul	43 kg	View
YUD	Umiujaq, Canada	104 mi	0h 42m	short-haul	43 kg	View
YWG	Winnipeg, Canada	872 mi	2h 9m	short-haul	358 kg	View

Airlines Operating at YSK

1 active airline serving Sanikiluaq Airport.

Abu Dhabi Amiri Flight

MOUnited Arab Emirates

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 Sanikiluaq Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Umiujaq Airport	YUD	Umiujaq	Canada	168 km
Kuujjuarapik Airport	YGW	Kuujjuarapik	Canada	168 km
Chisasibi Airport	YKU	Chisasibi	Canada	305 km
Inukjuak Airport	YPH	Inukjuak	Canada	227 km
Wemindji Airport	YNC	Wemindji	Canada	394 km
La Grande Rivière Airport	YGL	La Grande Riviere	Canada	339 km
Eastmain River Airport	ZEM	Eastmain River	Canada	482 km
Akulivik Airport	AKV	Akulivik	Canada	481 km

Other Airports in Canada

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Bearskin Lake Airport

XBEBearskin Lake

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 56° 32' 16.1" N
Longitude (DMS): 79° 14' 48.1" W
Latitude (Decimal): 56.537800
Longitude (Decimal): -79.246696
Hemisphere: Northern / Western

Timezone

Elevation (ft): 104 ft
Elevation (m): 32 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Sanikiluaq Airport?

The IATA code for Sanikiluaq Airport is YSK, and its ICAO code is CYSK. The airport is located in Sanikiluaq, Canada.

How many destinations can you fly to from YSK?

There are 3 direct destinations available from Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) in Sanikiluaq, Canada.

What airlines fly from YSK?

There are 1 airlines operating from YSK, including Abu Dhabi Amiri Flight.

What timezone is Sanikiluaq Airport in?

Timezone information for Sanikiluaq Airport is currently not available.

What is the elevation of Sanikiluaq Airport?

Sanikiluaq Airport sits at an elevation of 104 feet (32 meters) above sea level.

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