Wabush Airport (CYWK)
Medium airport · Wabush, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Wabush Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYWK |
| IATA | YWK |
| Elevation | 1,808 ft (551 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°55'19" W 66°51'52" 52.92190, -66.86440 |
| Location | Wabush, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 6,002 ft (1829 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Wabush Airport at a glance
Wabush Airport is a medium airport in Wabush, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, known to airline systems as YWK. The field elevation of 1,808 ft (551 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYWK 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, 18/36, offers 6,002 ft (1829 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYWK 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 Wabush 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 | 209 km (113 NM) |
| Sept-Îles Airport | CYZV | 303 km (164 NM) |
| Havre-Saint-Pierre Airport | CYGV | 370 km (200 NM) |
| Port-Menier Airport | CYPN | 387 km (209 NM) |
| Baie-Comeau Airport | CYBC | 432 km (233 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Wabush Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,808 ft field elevation of Wabush 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 Wabush Airport
What is the ICAO code of Wabush Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Wabush Airport is CYWK, and its IATA code is YWK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Wabush Airport above sea level?
Wabush Airport sits at an elevation of 1,808 feet (551 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Wabush Airport located?
The airport lies at 52.9219, -66.8644 — in Wabush, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Schefferville Airport, about 209 km away.
Does CYWK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYWK 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 Wabush Airport?
Wabush Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 6,002 ft (1829 m) with a ASP surface.