Kuujjuarapik Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Kuujjuarapik, Canada. Its IATA code is YGW and its ICAO code is CYGW. The airport lies at an elevation of 34 ft (10 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 03/21, 5,052 ft (1,540 m) long. Local time follows the America/Toronto time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YGW
- ICAO code
- CYGW
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 34 ft (10 m)
- Coordinates
- 55.2819, -77.7653
- Time zone
- America/Toronto
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5,052 ft · 1,540 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Sand | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Kuujjuarapik Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YUD Umiujaq Airport | Umiujaq, Canada | 160 km · 99 mi |
| YSK Sanikiluaq Airport | Sanikiluaq, Canada | 167 km · 104 mi |
| YKU Chisasibi Airport | Chisasibi, Canada | 180 km · 112 mi |
| YGL La Grande Rivière Airport | La Grande Rivière, Canada | 184 km · 114 mi |
| YNC Wemindji Airport | Wemindji, Canada | 262 km · 163 mi |
| ZEM Eastmain River Airport | Eastmain River, Canada | 343 km · 213 mi |
| YPH Inukjuak Airport | Inukjuak, Canada | 355 km · 221 mi |
| YNS Nemiscau Airport | Nemiscau, Canada | 414 km · 257 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YGW. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK New York | 1,654 | 1,028 | 893 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 2,462 | 1,530 | 1,329 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,910 | 2,430 | 2,111 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 4,369 | 2,715 | 2,359 | View route |
| LHR London | 4,878 | 3,031 | 2,634 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 5,215 | 3,241 | 2,816 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 5,471 | 3,400 | 2,954 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 7,241 | 4,500 | 3,910 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,243 | 5,743 | 4,991 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,302 | 5,780 | 5,023 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 9,324 | 5,794 | 5,035 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 10,018 | 6,225 | 5,409 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 10,390 | 6,456 | 5,610 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,367 | 8,306 | 7,217 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 13,716 | 8,523 | 7,406 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,600 | 9,693 | 8,423 | View route |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Kuujjuarapik Airport?
The IATA code of Kuujjuarapik Airport is YGW and its ICAO code is CYGW.
Where is Kuujjuarapik Airport located?
Kuujjuarapik Airport is in Kuujjuarapik, Quebec, Canada, at 55.2819, -77.7653.
What time zone is Kuujjuarapik Airport in?
Kuujjuarapik 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 Kuujjuarapik Airport?
The longest runway listed is 03/21, 5,052 ft (1,540 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Kuujjuarapik Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Umiujaq Airport (YUD), about 160 km (99 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.