Gjoa Haven Airport is a small airport serving Gjoa Haven, Canada. Its IATA code is YHK and its ICAO code is CYHK. The airport lies at an elevation of 152 ft (46 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 13T/31T, 4,400 ft (1,341 m) long. Local time follows the America/Cambridge_Bay time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YHK
- ICAO code
- CYHK
- Airport type
- Small airport
- Elevation
- 152 ft (46 m)
- Coordinates
- 68.6356, -95.8497
- Time zone
- America/Cambridge_Bay
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13T/31T | 4,400 ft · 1,341 m | 100 ft · 30 m | Gravel | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Gjoa Haven Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YYH Taloyoak Airport | Taloyoak, Canada | 136 km · 85 mi |
| YBB Kugaaruk Airport | Kugaaruk, Canada | 246 km · 153 mi |
| YUT Naujaat Airport | Repulse Bay, Canada | 470 km · 292 mi |
| YBK Baker Lake Airport | Baker Lake, Canada | 482 km · 300 mi |
| YCS Chesterfield Inlet Airport | Chesterfield Inlet, Canada | 632 km · 393 mi |
| YRT Rankin Inlet Airport | Rankin Inlet, Canada | 669 km · 416 mi |
| YRB Resolute Bay Airport | Resolute Bay, Canada | 677 km · 421 mi |
| YXN Whale Cove Airport | Whale Cove, Canada | 727 km · 452 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YHK. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK New York | 3,378 | 2,099 | 1,824 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 3,958 | 2,459 | 2,137 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 4,109 | 2,553 | 2,219 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,003 | 3,109 | 2,701 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 5,347 | 3,322 | 2,887 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 5,454 | 3,389 | 2,945 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 5,475 | 3,402 | 2,956 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 6,970 | 4,331 | 3,763 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,564 | 4,700 | 4,084 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,632 | 4,742 | 4,121 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,192 | 5,712 | 4,963 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 9,315 | 5,788 | 5,030 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,984 | 6,825 | 5,931 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,087 | 7,511 | 6,526 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 14,057 | 8,734 | 7,590 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,416 | 8,957 | 7,784 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ATF | MANDATORY FREQ | 122.100 |
| RDO | ARPT RDO | 122.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Gjoa Haven Airport?
The IATA code of Gjoa Haven Airport is YHK and its ICAO code is CYHK.
Where is Gjoa Haven Airport located?
Gjoa Haven Airport is in Gjoa Haven, Nunavut, Canada, at 68.6356, -95.8497.
What time zone is Gjoa Haven Airport in?
Gjoa Haven Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Cambridge_Bay. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Gjoa Haven Airport?
The longest runway listed is 13T/31T, 4,400 ft (1,341 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Gjoa Haven Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Taloyoak Airport (YYH), about 136 km (85 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.