Nakina Airport (CYQN)
Medium airport · Nakina, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Nakina Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYQN |
| IATA | YQN |
| Elevation | 1,057 ft (322 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°10'58" W 86°41'47" 50.18280, -86.69640 |
| Location | Nakina, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 3,500 ft (1067 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nakina Airport at a glance
Nakina Airport is a medium airport in Nakina, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as YQN. The field elevation of 1,057 ft (322 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYQN 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, 09/27, offers 3,500 ft (1067 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYQN 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 Nakina Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport | CYGQ | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Manitouwadge Airport | CYMG | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Armstrong Airport | CYYW | 158 km (85 NM) |
| Marathon Airport | CYSP | 161 km (87 NM) |
| Hornepayne Municipal Airport | CYHN | 178 km (96 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Nakina Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,057 ft field elevation of Nakina 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 Nakina Airport
What is the ICAO code of Nakina Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Nakina Airport is CYQN, and its IATA code is YQN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Nakina Airport above sea level?
Nakina Airport sits at an elevation of 1,057 feet (322 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Nakina Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.1828, -86.6964 — in Nakina, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport, about 48 km away.
Does CYQN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYQN 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 Nakina Airport?
Nakina Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 3,500 ft (1067 m) with a ASP surface.