Kuujjuaq Airport (CYVP)
Medium airport · Kuujjuaq, Quebec, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Kuujjuaq Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYVP |
| IATA | YVP |
| Elevation | 129 ft (39 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 58°5'46" W 68°25'37" 58.09610, -68.42690 |
| Location | Kuujjuaq, Quebec, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 6,000 ft (1829 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 150 ft | GVL | Yes |
Kuujjuaq Airport at a glance
Kuujjuaq Airport is a medium airport in Kuujjuaq, Quebec, Canada, known to airline systems as YVP. The field elevation of 129 ft (39 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYVP are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 07/25 — offers 6,000 ft (1829 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYVP 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 Kuujjuaq Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Schefferville Airport | CYKL | 379 km (205 NM) |
| Puvirnituq Airport | CYPX | 550 km (297 NM) |
| La Grande-4 Airport | CYAH | 583 km (315 NM) |
| Wabush Airport | CYWK | 584 km (315 NM) |
| Iqaluit Airport | CYFB | 629 km (340 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kuujjuaq Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 129 ft field elevation of Kuujjuaq 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 Kuujjuaq Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kuujjuaq Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kuujjuaq Airport is CYVP, and its IATA code is YVP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kuujjuaq Airport above sea level?
Kuujjuaq Airport sits at an elevation of 129 feet (39 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kuujjuaq Airport located?
The airport lies at 58.0961, -68.4269 — in Kuujjuaq, Quebec, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Schefferville Airport, about 379 km away.
Does CYVP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYVP 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 Kuujjuaq Airport?
Kuujjuaq Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 07/25, measures 6,000 ft (1829 m) with a ASP surface.