La Grande Rivière Airport is a medium-sized airport serving La Grande Rivière, Canada. Its IATA code is YGL and its ICAO code is CYGL. The airport lies at an elevation of 639 ft (195 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 13/31, 6,500 ft (1,981 m) long. Local time follows the America/Toronto time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YGL
- ICAO code
- CYGL
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 639 ft (195 m)
- Coordinates
- 53.6253, -77.7042
- Time zone
- America/Toronto
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 6,500 ft · 1,981 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to La Grande Rivière Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YKU Chisasibi Airport | Chisasibi, Canada | 82 km · 51 mi |
| YNC Wemindji Airport | Wemindji, Canada | 101 km · 63 mi |
| ZEM Eastmain River Airport | Eastmain River, Canada | 165 km · 103 mi |
| YGW Kuujjuarapik Airport | Kuujjuarapik, Canada | 184 km · 114 mi |
| YNS Nemiscau Airport | Nemiscau, Canada | 240 km · 149 mi |
| YKQ Waskaganish Airport | Waskaganish, Canada | 250 km · 155 mi |
| ZKE Kashechewan Airport | Kashechewan, Canada | 305 km · 190 mi |
| YFA Fort Albany Airport | Fort Albany, Canada | 311 km · 193 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YGL. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK New York | 1,474 | 916 | 796 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 2,285 | 1,420 | 1,234 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,854 | 2,395 | 2,081 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 4,218 | 2,621 | 2,277 | View route |
| LHR London | 4,965 | 3,085 | 2,681 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 5,299 | 3,293 | 2,861 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 5,567 | 3,459 | 3,006 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 7,351 | 4,568 | 3,969 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,080 | 5,642 | 4,903 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,464 | 5,880 | 5,110 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 9,506 | 5,907 | 5,133 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 10,153 | 6,309 | 5,482 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 10,559 | 6,561 | 5,701 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,351 | 8,296 | 7,209 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 13,900 | 8,637 | 7,505 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,638 | 9,717 | 8,444 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | MF | 122.300 |
| CNTR | MONTREAL CNTR | 132.100 |
| RCO | QUEBEC RDO | 126.700 |
| RDO | RDO | 122.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of La Grande Rivière Airport?
The IATA code of La Grande Rivière Airport is YGL and its ICAO code is CYGL.
Where is La Grande Rivière Airport located?
La Grande Rivière Airport is in La Grande Rivière, Quebec, Canada, at 53.6253, -77.7042.
What time zone is La Grande Rivière Airport in?
La Grande Rivière Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Toronto. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at La Grande Rivière Airport?
The longest runway listed is 13/31, 6,500 ft (1,981 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to La Grande Rivière Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Chisasibi Airport (YKU), about 82 km (51 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.