Gillam Airport is a small airport serving Gillam, Canada. Its IATA code is YGX and its ICAO code is CYGX. The airport lies at an elevation of 476 ft (145 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 05/23, 5,000 ft (1,524 m) long. Local time follows the America/Winnipeg time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YGX
- ICAO code
- CYGX
- Airport type
- Small airport
- Elevation
- 476 ft (145 m)
- Coordinates
- 56.3571, -94.7115
- Time zone
- America/Winnipeg
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,000 ft · 1,524 m | 150 ft · 46 m | GRAVEL | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Gillam Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ILF Ilford Airport | Ilford, Canada | 66 km · 41 mi |
| YOH Oxford House Airport | Oxford House, Canada | 162 km · 101 mi |
| ZTM Shamattawa Airport | Shamattawa, Canada | 172 km · 107 mi |
| ZGI Gods River Airport | Gods River, Canada | 173 km · 107 mi |
| YGO Gods Lake Narrows Airport | Gods Lake Narrows, Canada | 201 km · 125 mi |
| YTH Thompson Airport | Thompson, Canada | 205 km · 127 mi |
| YRS Red Sucker Lake Airport | Red Sucker Lake, Canada | 254 km · 158 mi |
| YYQ Churchill Airport | Churchill, Canada | 268 km · 167 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YGX. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK New York | 2,312 | 1,437 | 1,248 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 2,646 | 1,644 | 1,429 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,076 | 1,911 | 1,661 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 4,121 | 2,561 | 2,225 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,701 | 3,542 | 3,078 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,047 | 3,757 | 3,265 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 6,249 | 3,883 | 3,374 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 7,934 | 4,930 | 4,284 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,580 | 5,331 | 4,633 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,895 | 5,527 | 4,803 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,960 | 6,189 | 5,378 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 10,513 | 6,532 | 5,676 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 10,541 | 6,550 | 5,692 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 13,380 | 8,314 | 7,225 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 14,410 | 8,954 | 7,781 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,538 | 9,033 | 7,850 | View route |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Gillam Airport?
The IATA code of Gillam Airport is YGX and its ICAO code is CYGX.
Where is Gillam Airport located?
Gillam Airport is in Gillam, Manitoba, Canada, at 56.3571, -94.7115.
What time zone is Gillam Airport in?
Gillam 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 Gillam Airport?
The longest runway listed is 05/23, 5,000 ft (1,524 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Gillam Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Ilford Airport (ILF), about 66 km (41 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.