Churchill Airport (CYYQ)
Medium airport · Churchill, Manitoba, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Churchill Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYYQ |
| IATA | YYQ |
| Elevation | 94 ft (29 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 58°44'21" W 94°3'54" 58.73920, -94.06500 |
| Location | Churchill, Manitoba, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 4,000 ft (1219 m) | 100 ft | GVL | Yes |
| 15/33 | 9,200 ft (2804 m) | 160 ft | ASP | Yes |
Churchill Airport at a glance
Churchill Airport is a medium airport in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, known to airline systems as YYQ. The field elevation of 94 ft (29 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYYQ 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 — 15/33 — offers 9,200 ft (2804 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYYQ 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 Churchill Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nejanilini Lake Airport | CYNN | 228 km (123 NM) |
| Kelsey Airport | CZEE | 334 km (180 NM) |
| Pikwitonei Airport | CZMN | 397 km (214 NM) |
| Thompson Airport | CYTH | 398 km (215 NM) |
| Leaf Rapids Airport | CYLR | 430 km (232 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Churchill Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 94 ft field elevation of Churchill 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 Churchill Airport
What is the ICAO code of Churchill Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Churchill Airport is CYYQ, and its IATA code is YYQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Churchill Airport above sea level?
Churchill Airport sits at an elevation of 94 feet (29 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Churchill Airport located?
The airport lies at 58.7392, -94.0650 — in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nejanilini Lake Airport, about 228 km away.
Does CYYQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYYQ 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 Churchill Airport?
Churchill Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 15/33, measures 9,200 ft (2804 m) with a ASP surface.