Puvirnituq Airport (CYPX)
Medium airport · Puvirnituq, Quebec, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Puvirnituq Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYPX |
| IATA | YPX |
| Elevation | 74 ft (23 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 60°3'2" W 77°17'13" 60.05060, -77.28690 |
| Location | Puvirnituq, Quebec, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 6,299 ft (1920 m) | 148 ft | GVL | Yes |
Puvirnituq Airport at a glance
Puvirnituq Airport is a medium airport in Puvirnituq, Quebec, Canada, known to airline systems as YPX. The field elevation of 74 ft (23 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYPX 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, 01/19, offers 6,299 ft (1920 m) of gvl surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYPX 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 Puvirnituq Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kuujjuarapik Airport | CYGW | 531 km (287 NM) |
| Kuujjuaq Airport | CYVP | 550 km (297 NM) |
| Coral Harbour Airport | CYZS | 558 km (301 NM) |
| Iqaluit Airport | CYFB | 615 km (332 NM) |
| La Grande Rivière Airport | CYGL | 715 km (386 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Puvirnituq Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 74 ft field elevation of Puvirnituq 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 Puvirnituq Airport
What is the ICAO code of Puvirnituq Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Puvirnituq Airport is CYPX, and its IATA code is YPX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Puvirnituq Airport above sea level?
Puvirnituq Airport sits at an elevation of 74 feet (23 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Puvirnituq Airport located?
The airport lies at 60.0506, -77.2869 — in Puvirnituq, Quebec, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kuujjuarapik Airport, about 531 km away.
Does CYPX publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYPX 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 Puvirnituq Airport?
Puvirnituq Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 6,299 ft (1920 m) with a GVL surface.