Rimouski Airport (CYXK)
Medium airport · Rimouski, Quebec, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Rimouski Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYXK |
| IATA | YXK |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°28'40" W 68°29'47" 48.47764, -68.49632 |
| Location | Rimouski, Quebec, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 4,600 ft (1402 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Rimouski Airport at a glance
Rimouski Airport is a medium airport in Rimouski, Quebec, Canada, known to airline systems as YXK. The field elevation of 82 ft (25 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYXK 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, 07/25, offers 4,600 ft (1402 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 CYXK 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 Rimouski Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mont Joli Airport | CYYY | 26 km (14 NM) |
| Forestville Airport | CYFE | 53 km (29 NM) |
| Baie-Comeau Airport | CYBC | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Matane Airport | CYME | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Rivière-du-Loup Airport | CYRI | 113 km (61 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Rimouski Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 82 ft field elevation of Rimouski 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 Rimouski Airport
What is the ICAO code of Rimouski Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Rimouski Airport is CYXK, and its IATA code is YXK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Rimouski Airport above sea level?
Rimouski Airport sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Rimouski Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.4776, -68.4963 — in Rimouski, Quebec, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mont Joli Airport, about 26 km away.
Does CYXK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYXK 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 Rimouski Airport?
Rimouski Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 4,600 ft (1402 m) with a ASP surface.