Aupaluk Airport is a small airport serving Aupaluk, Canada. Its IATA code is YPJ and its ICAO code is CYLA. The airport lies at an elevation of 119 ft (36 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 05/23, 3,521 ft (1,073 m) long. Local time follows the America/Toronto time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YPJ
- ICAO code
- CYLA
- Airport type
- Small airport
- Elevation
- 119 ft (36 m)
- Coordinates
- 59.2967, -69.5997
- Time zone
- America/Toronto
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | — | — | UNK | No |
| 05/23 | 3,521 ft · 1,073 m | 100 ft · 30 m | GRAVEL | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Aupaluk Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YTQ Tasiujaq Airport | Tasiujaq, Canada | 73 km · 45 mi |
| YKG Kangirsuk Airport | Kangirsuk, Canada | 84 km · 52 mi |
| YVP Kuujjuaq Airport | Kuujjuaq, Canada | 150 km · 93 mi |
| YQC Quaqtaq Airport | Quaqtaq, Canada | 195 km · 121 mi |
| XGR Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport | Kangiqsualujjuaq, Canada | 217 km · 135 mi |
| YWB Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport | Kangiqsujuaq, Canada | 285 km · 177 mi |
| YLC Kimmirut Airport | Kimmirut, Canada | 395 km · 245 mi |
| YFB Iqaluit Airport | Iqaluit, Canada | 499 km · 310 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YPJ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK New York | 2,095 | 1,302 | 1,131 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 3,055 | 1,898 | 1,650 | View route |
| LHR London | 4,247 | 2,639 | 2,293 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 4,517 | 2,806 | 2,439 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 4,589 | 2,851 | 2,478 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 4,829 | 3,001 | 2,607 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 5,020 | 3,119 | 2,711 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 6,586 | 4,092 | 3,556 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,950 | 5,562 | 4,833 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,126 | 5,671 | 4,928 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 9,356 | 5,814 | 5,052 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,440 | 5,866 | 5,097 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,777 | 6,075 | 5,279 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 12,920 | 8,028 | 6,976 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 13,248 | 8,232 | 7,153 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,925 | 9,895 | 8,599 | View route |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Aupaluk Airport?
The IATA code of Aupaluk Airport is YPJ and its ICAO code is CYLA.
Where is Aupaluk Airport located?
Aupaluk Airport is in Aupaluk, Quebec, Canada, at 59.2967, -69.5997.
What time zone is Aupaluk Airport in?
Aupaluk 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 Aupaluk Airport?
The longest runway listed is 05/23, 3,521 ft (1,073 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Aupaluk Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Tasiujaq Airport (YTQ), about 73 km (45 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.