Cat Lake Airport is a small airport serving Cat Lake, Canada. Its IATA code is YAC and its ICAO code is CYAC. The airport lies at an elevation of 1,344 ft (410 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 11/29, 3,900 ft (1,189 m) long. Local time follows the America/Winnipeg time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YAC
- ICAO code
- CYAC
- Airport type
- Small airport
- Elevation
- 1,344 ft (410 m)
- Coordinates
- 51.7272, -91.8244
- Time zone
- America/Winnipeg
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 3,900 ft · 1,189 m | 100 ft · 30 m | Gravel | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Cat Lake Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YNO North Spirit Lake Airport | North Spirit Lake, Canada | 115 km · 71 mi |
| YPL Pickle Lake Airport | Pickle Lake, Canada | 116 km · 72 mi |
| ZRJ Round Lake (Weagamow Lake) Airport | Round Lake, Canada | 140 km · 87 mi |
| YPM Pikangikum Airport | Pikangikum, Canada | 148 km · 92 mi |
| YRL Red Lake Airport | Red Lake, Canada | 155 km · 96 mi |
| KEW Keewaywin Airport | Keewaywin, Canada | 156 km · 97 mi |
| YXL Sioux Lookout Airport | Sioux Lookout, Canada | 179 km · 111 mi |
| ZSJ Sandy Lake Airport | Sandy Lake, Canada | 181 km · 112 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YAC. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK New York | 1,848 | 1,148 | 998 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 2,098 | 1,304 | 1,133 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 2,904 | 1,805 | 1,568 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 3,646 | 2,265 | 1,969 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,868 | 3,646 | 3,169 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,209 | 3,858 | 3,352 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 6,449 | 4,007 | 3,482 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,191 | 5,090 | 4,423 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,090 | 5,648 | 4,908 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 9,442 | 5,867 | 5,098 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,451 | 5,873 | 5,103 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 10,877 | 6,758 | 5,873 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 11,023 | 6,849 | 5,952 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 13,928 | 8,655 | 7,521 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 14,305 | 8,889 | 7,724 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,699 | 9,134 | 7,937 | View route |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Cat Lake Airport?
The IATA code of Cat Lake Airport is YAC and its ICAO code is CYAC.
Where is Cat Lake Airport located?
Cat Lake Airport is in Cat Lake, Ontario, Canada, at 51.7272, -91.8244.
What time zone is Cat Lake Airport in?
Cat Lake Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Winnipeg. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Cat Lake Airport?
The longest runway listed is 11/29, 3,900 ft (1,189 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Cat Lake Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is North Spirit Lake Airport (YNO), about 115 km (71 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.