Nejanilini Lake Airport (CYNN)
Medium airport · Nejanilini Lake, Manitoba, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Nejanilini Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYNN |
| Elevation | 1,000 ft (305 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 59°29'15" W 97°46'49" 59.48750, -97.78030 |
| Location | Nejanilini Lake, Manitoba, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 3,350 ft (1021 m) | 80 ft | GRAVEL/SAND | No |
Nejanilini Lake Airport at a glance
Nejanilini Lake Airport is a medium airport in Nejanilini Lake, Manitoba, Canada. The field elevation of 1,000 ft (305 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYNN are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 17/35, offers 3,350 ft (1021 m) of gravel/sand surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYNN 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 Nejanilini Lake Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Churchill Airport | CYYQ | 228 km (123 NM) |
| Lynn Lake Airport | CYYL | 350 km (189 NM) |
| Leaf Rapids Airport | CYLR | 355 km (192 NM) |
| Points North Landing Airport | CYNL | 386 km (208 NM) |
| Kelsey Airport | CZEE | 391 km (211 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Nejanilini Lake Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,000 ft field elevation of Nejanilini Lake 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 Nejanilini Lake Airport
What is the ICAO code of Nejanilini Lake Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Nejanilini Lake Airport is CYNN, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Nejanilini Lake Airport above sea level?
Nejanilini Lake Airport sits at an elevation of 1,000 feet (305 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Nejanilini Lake Airport located?
The airport lies at 59.4875, -97.7803 — in Nejanilini Lake, Manitoba, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Churchill Airport, about 228 km away.
Does CYNN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYNN 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 Nejanilini Lake Airport?
Nejanilini Lake Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 3,350 ft (1021 m) with a GRAVEL/SAND surface.