YWB

Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport

Kangiqsujuaq · CanadaICAO CYKG

Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) is an airport serving Kangiqsujuaq, Canada, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 61° 35' 19.0" N, 71° 55' 45.8" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 501 feet (153 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

501/ 153m

America/Toronto

GMT-4

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Airport Details

IATA Code

YWB

ICAO Code

CYKG

City

Kangiqsujuaq

Country

Canada

Elevation

501 ft

Local Time

01:36 PM (GMT-4)

Coordinates

Latitude:61.5886°

Longitude:-71.9294°

Popular Routes from YWB

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
YQC	Quaqtaq, Canada	86 mi	0h 40m	short-haul	35 kg	View
YZG	Salluit, Canada	129 mi	0h 45m	short-haul	53 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 Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Quaqtaq Airport	YQC	Quaqtaq	Canada	138 km
Kimmirut Airport	YLC	Kimmirut	Canada	176 km
Kangirsuk Airport	YKG	Kangirsuk	Canada	203 km
Salluit Airport	YZG	Salluit	Canada	207 km
Aupaluk Airport	YPJ	Aupaluk	Canada	286 km
Tasiujaq Airport	YTQ	Tasiujaq	Canada	343 km
Iqaluit Airport	YFB	Iqaluit	Canada	297 km
Kuujjuaq Airport	YVP	Quujjuaq	Canada	436 km

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Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 61° 35' 19.0" N
Longitude (DMS): 71° 55' 45.8" W
Latitude (Decimal): 61.588600
Longitude (Decimal): -71.929398
Hemisphere: Northern / Western

Timezone

IANA Timezone: America/Toronto
UTC Offset: GMT-4
Current Local Time: 01:36 PM
Elevation (ft): 501 ft
Elevation (m): 153 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport?

The IATA code for Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport is YWB, and its ICAO code is CYKG. The airport is located in Kangiqsujuaq, Canada.

How many destinations can you fly to from YWB?

There are 2 direct destinations available from Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) in Kangiqsujuaq, Canada.

What airlines fly from YWB?

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

What timezone is Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport in?

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

What is the elevation of Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport?

Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport sits at an elevation of 501 feet (153 meters) above sea level.

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