Kuujjuarapik Airport (CYGW)
Medium airport · Kuujjuarapik, Quebec, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Kuujjuarapik Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYGW |
| IATA | YGW |
| Elevation | 34 ft (10 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 55°16'55" W 77°45'55" 55.28190, -77.76530 |
| Location | Kuujjuarapik, Quebec, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5,052 ft (1540 m) | 150 ft | SAND/GRAVEL | No |
Kuujjuarapik Airport at a glance
Kuujjuarapik Airport is a medium airport in Kuujjuarapik, Quebec, Canada, known to airline systems as YGW. The field elevation of 34 ft (10 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYGW 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 5,052 ft (1540 m) of sand/gravel 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 CYGW 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 Kuujjuarapik Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| La Grande Rivière Airport | CYGL | 184 km (99 NM) |
| La Grande-4 Airport | CYAH | 314 km (170 NM) |
| Moosonee Airport | CYMO | 482 km (260 NM) |
| Puvirnituq Airport | CYPX | 531 km (287 NM) |
| Matagami Airport | CYNM | 614 km (332 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kuujjuarapik Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 34 ft field elevation of Kuujjuarapik 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 Kuujjuarapik Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kuujjuarapik Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kuujjuarapik Airport is CYGW, and its IATA code is YGW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kuujjuarapik Airport above sea level?
Kuujjuarapik Airport sits at an elevation of 34 feet (10 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kuujjuarapik Airport located?
The airport lies at 55.2819, -77.7653 — in Kuujjuarapik, Quebec, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is La Grande Rivière Airport, about 184 km away.
Does CYGW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYGW 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 Kuujjuarapik Airport?
Kuujjuarapik Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 5,052 ft (1540 m) with a SAND/GRAVEL surface.