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Whale Cove Airport

Whale Cove · CanadaICAO CYXN

Whale Cove Airport (YXN) is an airport serving Whale Cove, Canada, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 62° 14' 24.0" N, 92° 35' 53.2" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 40 feet (12 meters) above sea level. With 2 direct destinations served by 3 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Winnipeg (GMT-5).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

40/ 12m

America/Winnipeg

GMT-5

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Airport Details

IATA Code

YXN

ICAO Code

CYXN

City

Whale Cove

Country

Canada

Elevation

40 ft

Local Time

01:48 PM (GMT-5)

Coordinates

Latitude:62.2400°

Longitude:-92.5981°

Popular Routes from YXN

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
YRT	Rankin Inlet, Canada	42 mi	0h 35m	short-haul	17 kg	View
YEK	Eskimo Point, Canada	93 mi	0h 41m	short-haul	38 kg	View

Airlines Operating at YXN

3 active airlines serving Whale Cove Airport.

Abu Dhabi Amiri Flight

MOUnited Arab Emirates

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 Whale Cove Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Rankin Inlet Airport	YRT	Rankin Inlet	Canada	68 km
Arviat Airport	YEK	Eskimo Point	Canada	150 km
Chesterfield Inlet Airport	YCS	Chesterfield Inlet	Canada	156 km
Churchill Airport	YYQ	Churchill	Canada	398 km
Baker Lake Airport	YBK	Baker Lake	Canada	288 km

Other Airports in Canada

Old Arctic Bay Airport

Bearskin Lake Airport

XBEBearskin Lake

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 62° 14' 24.0" N
Longitude (DMS): 92° 35' 53.2" W
Latitude (Decimal): 62.240002
Longitude (Decimal): -92.598099
Hemisphere: Northern / Western

Timezone

IANA Timezone: America/Winnipeg
UTC Offset: GMT-5
Current Local Time: 01:48 PM
Elevation (ft): 40 ft
Elevation (m): 12 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Whale Cove Airport?

The IATA code for Whale Cove Airport is YXN, and its ICAO code is CYXN. The airport is located in Whale Cove, Canada.

How many destinations can you fly to from YXN?

There are 2 direct destinations available from Whale Cove Airport (YXN) in Whale Cove, Canada.

What airlines fly from YXN?

There are 3 airlines operating from YXN, including Abu Dhabi Amiri Flight, Canadian North, First Air.

What timezone is Whale Cove Airport in?

Whale Cove Airport is in the America/Winnipeg timezone (GMT-5). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Whale Cove Airport?

Whale Cove Airport sits at an elevation of 40 feet (12 meters) above sea level.

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