Kasabonika Airport (CYAQ)
Medium airport · Kasabonika, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Kasabonika Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYAQ |
| IATA | XKS |
| Elevation | 672 ft (205 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 53°31'29" W 88°38'34" 53.52470, -88.64280 |
| Location | Kasabonika, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 3,500 ft (1067 m) | 100 ft | GRVL | No |
Kasabonika Airport at a glance
Kasabonika Airport is a medium airport in Kasabonika, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as XKS. The field elevation of 672 ft (205 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYAQ are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 03/21, offers 3,500 ft (1067 m) of grvl surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYAQ shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Kasabonika Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pickle Lake Airport | CYPL | 254 km (137 NM) |
| Sandy Lake Airport | CZSJ | 317 km (171 NM) |
| Armstrong Airport | CYYW | 360 km (194 NM) |
| Nakina Airport | CYQN | 395 km (213 NM) |
| Island Lake Airport | CYIV | 397 km (214 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kasabonika Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 672 ft field elevation of Kasabonika Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 250 airports and airfields we list for Canada — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Kasabonika Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kasabonika Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kasabonika Airport is CYAQ, and its IATA code is XKS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kasabonika Airport above sea level?
Kasabonika Airport sits at an elevation of 672 feet (205 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kasabonika Airport located?
The airport lies at 53.5247, -88.6428 — in Kasabonika, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pickle Lake Airport, about 254 km away.
Does CYAQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYAQ appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Kasabonika Airport?
Kasabonika Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 3,500 ft (1067 m) with a GRVL surface.