Kangirsuk Airport is a small airport serving Kangirsuk, Canada. Its IATA code is YKG and its ICAO code is CYAS. The airport lies at an elevation of 403 ft (123 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 03/21, 3,521 ft (1,073 m) long. Local time follows the America/Toronto time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YKG
- ICAO code
- CYAS
- Airport type
- Small airport
- Elevation
- 403 ft (123 m)
- Coordinates
- 60.0272, -69.9992
- Time zone
- America/Toronto
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 3,521 ft · 1,073 m | — | UNK | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Kangirsuk Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YPJ Aupaluk Airport | Aupaluk, Canada | 84 km · 52 mi |
| YQC Quaqtaq Airport | Quaqtaq, Canada | 115 km · 71 mi |
| YTQ Tasiujaq Airport | Tasiujaq, Canada | 151 km · 94 mi |
| YWB Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport | Kangiqsujuaq, Canada | 203 km · 126 mi |
| YVP Kuujjuaq Airport | Kuujjuaq, Canada | 233 km · 145 mi |
| XGR Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport | Kangiqsualujjuaq, Canada | 270 km · 168 mi |
| YLC Kimmirut Airport | Kimmirut, Canada | 314 km · 195 mi |
| YFB Iqaluit Airport | Iqaluit, Canada | 421 km · 262 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YKG. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK New York | 2,172 | 1,349 | 1,173 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 3,117 | 1,937 | 1,683 | View route |
| LHR London | 4,241 | 2,636 | 2,290 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 4,519 | 2,808 | 2,440 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 4,584 | 2,848 | 2,475 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 4,817 | 2,993 | 2,601 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 5,067 | 3,149 | 2,736 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 6,565 | 4,079 | 3,545 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,868 | 5,510 | 4,788 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,043 | 5,619 | 4,883 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 9,318 | 5,790 | 5,032 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,524 | 5,918 | 5,143 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,716 | 6,038 | 5,246 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 12,953 | 8,048 | 6,994 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 13,170 | 8,184 | 7,111 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,870 | 9,861 | 8,569 | View route |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Kangirsuk Airport?
The IATA code of Kangirsuk Airport is YKG and its ICAO code is CYAS.
Where is Kangirsuk Airport located?
Kangirsuk Airport is in Kangirsuk, Quebec, Canada, at 60.0272, -69.9992.
What time zone is Kangirsuk Airport in?
Kangirsuk 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 Kangirsuk Airport?
The longest runway listed is 03/21, 3,521 ft (1,073 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Kangirsuk Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Aupaluk Airport (YPJ), about 84 km (52 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.