Wemindji Airport is a small airport serving Wemindji, Canada. Its IATA code is YNC and its ICAO code is CYNC. The airport lies at an elevation of 66 ft (20 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 10/28, 3,511 ft (1,070 m) long. Local time follows the America/Toronto time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YNC
- ICAO code
- CYNC
- Airport type
- Small airport
- Elevation
- 66 ft (20 m)
- Coordinates
- 53.0106, -78.8311
- Time zone
- America/Toronto
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 3,511 ft · 1,070 m | 100 ft · 30 m | GRAVEL | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Wemindji Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YKU Chisasibi Airport | Chisasibi, Canada | 89 km · 55 mi |
| ZEM Eastmain River Airport | Eastmain River, Canada | 90 km · 56 mi |
| YGL La Grande Rivière Airport | La Grande Rivière, Canada | 101 km · 63 mi |
| YKQ Waskaganish Airport | Waskaganish, Canada | 171 km · 106 mi |
| ZKE Kashechewan Airport | Kashechewan, Canada | 208 km · 129 mi |
| YFA Fort Albany Airport | Fort Albany, Canada | 213 km · 132 mi |
| YMO Moosonee Airport | Moosonee, Canada | 226 km · 140 mi |
| YNS Nemiscau Airport | Nemiscau, Canada | 235 km · 146 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YNC. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK New York | 1,427 | 887 | 771 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 2,200 | 1,367 | 1,188 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,762 | 2,337 | 2,031 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 4,120 | 2,560 | 2,224 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,064 | 3,147 | 2,734 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 5,398 | 3,354 | 2,915 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 5,668 | 3,522 | 3,060 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 7,452 | 4,630 | 4,024 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,057 | 5,628 | 4,890 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,485 | 5,894 | 5,122 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 9,558 | 5,939 | 5,161 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 10,254 | 6,372 | 5,537 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 10,650 | 6,618 | 5,751 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,421 | 8,339 | 7,247 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 13,965 | 8,677 | 7,540 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,575 | 9,678 | 8,410 | View route |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Wemindji Airport?
The IATA code of Wemindji Airport is YNC and its ICAO code is CYNC.
Where is Wemindji Airport located?
Wemindji Airport is in Wemindji, Quebec, Canada, at 53.0106, -78.8311.
What time zone is Wemindji Airport in?
Wemindji 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 Wemindji Airport?
The longest runway listed is 10/28, 3,511 ft (1,070 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Wemindji Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Chisasibi Airport (YKU), about 89 km (55 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.