Hall Beach Airport (CYUX)
Medium airport · Sanirajak, Nunavut, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Hall Beach Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYUX |
| IATA | YUX |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 68°46'34" W 81°14'33" 68.77610, -81.24250 |
| Location | Sanirajak, Nunavut, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12T/30T | 5,410 ft (1649 m) | 150 ft | GVL | Yes |
Hall Beach Airport at a glance
Hall Beach Airport is a medium airport in Sanirajak, Nunavut, Canada, known to airline systems as YUX. The field elevation of 30 ft (9 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYUX 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, 12T/30T, offers 5,410 ft (1649 m) of gvl surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12T points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYUX 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 Hall Beach Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coral Harbour Airport | CYZS | 518 km (280 NM) |
| Iqaluit Airport | CYFB | 793 km (428 NM) |
| Resolute Bay Airport | CYRB | 811 km (438 NM) |
| Baker Lake Airport | CYBK | 821 km (443 NM) |
| Rankin Inlet Airport | CYRT | 826 km (446 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hall Beach Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 30 ft field elevation of Hall Beach 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 Hall Beach Airport
What is the ICAO code of Hall Beach Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Hall Beach Airport is CYUX, and its IATA code is YUX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hall Beach Airport above sea level?
Hall Beach Airport sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hall Beach Airport located?
The airport lies at 68.7761, -81.2425 — in Sanirajak, Nunavut, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Coral Harbour Airport, about 518 km away.
Does CYUX publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYUX 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 Hall Beach Airport?
Hall Beach Airport has one runway. The longest, 12T/30T, measures 5,410 ft (1649 m) with a GVL surface.