Kenora Airport (CYQK)
Medium airport · Kenora, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Kenora Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYQK |
| IATA | YQK |
| Elevation | 1,332 ft (406 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°47'18" W 94°21'47" 49.78830, -94.36310 |
| Location | Kenora, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 5,800 ft (1768 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kenora Airport at a glance
Kenora Airport is a medium airport in Kenora, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as YQK. The field elevation of 1,332 ft (406 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYQK 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, 08/26, offers 5,800 ft (1768 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYQK 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 Kenora Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dryden Regional Airport | CYHD | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Baudette International Airport | KBDE | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Lac du Bonnet Airport | CYAX | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Fort Frances Municipal Airport | CYAG | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Red Lake Airport | CYRL | 148 km (80 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kenora Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,332 ft field elevation of Kenora 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 Kenora Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kenora Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kenora Airport is CYQK, and its IATA code is YQK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kenora Airport above sea level?
Kenora Airport sits at an elevation of 1,332 feet (406 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kenora Airport located?
The airport lies at 49.7883, -94.3631 — in Kenora, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dryden Regional Airport, about 116 km away.
Does CYQK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYQK 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 Kenora Airport?
Kenora Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 5,800 ft (1768 m) with a ASP surface.