Waskaganish Airport is a small airport serving Waskaganish, Canada. Its IATA code is YKQ and its ICAO code is CYKQ. The airport lies at an elevation of 80 ft (24 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 06/24, 3,511 ft (1,070 m) long. Local time follows the America/Toronto time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YKQ
- ICAO code
- CYKQ
- Airport type
- Small airport
- Elevation
- 80 ft (24 m)
- Coordinates
- 51.4733, -78.7583
- Time zone
- America/Toronto
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 3,511 ft · 1,070 m | 100 ft · 30 m | GRAVEL | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Waskaganish Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ZEM Eastmain River Airport | Eastmain River, Canada | 85 km · 53 mi |
| YMO Moosonee Airport | Moosonee, Canada | 130 km · 81 mi |
| YNC Wemindji Airport | Wemindji, Canada | 171 km · 106 mi |
| YNS Nemiscau Airport | Nemiscau, Canada | 183 km · 114 mi |
| YFA Fort Albany Airport | Fort Albany, Canada | 217 km · 135 mi |
| ZKE Kashechewan Airport | Kashechewan, Canada | 220 km · 137 mi |
| YGL La Grande Rivière Airport | La Grande Rivière, Canada | 250 km · 155 mi |
| YKU Chisasibi Airport | Chisasibi, Canada | 260 km · 162 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YKQ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK New York | 1,264 | 785 | 682 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 2,035 | 1,265 | 1,099 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,716 | 2,309 | 2,006 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 3,980 | 2,473 | 2,149 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,150 | 3,200 | 2,781 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 5,481 | 3,406 | 2,959 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 5,761 | 3,580 | 3,111 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 7,556 | 4,695 | 4,080 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 8,906 | 5,534 | 4,809 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,635 | 5,987 | 5,202 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 9,727 | 6,044 | 5,252 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 10,381 | 6,450 | 5,605 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 10,808 | 6,716 | 5,836 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,404 | 8,329 | 7,238 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 14,136 | 8,783 | 7,633 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,601 | 9,694 | 8,424 | View route |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Waskaganish Airport?
The IATA code of Waskaganish Airport is YKQ and its ICAO code is CYKQ.
Where is Waskaganish Airport located?
Waskaganish Airport is in Waskaganish, Quebec, Canada, at 51.4733, -78.7583.
What time zone is Waskaganish Airport in?
Waskaganish 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 Waskaganish Airport?
The longest runway listed is 06/24, 3,511 ft (1,070 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Waskaganish Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Eastmain River Airport (ZEM), about 85 km (53 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.