Puvirnituq Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Puvirnituq, Canada. Its IATA code is YPX and its ICAO code is CYPX. The airport lies at an elevation of 74 ft (23 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 01/19, 6,299 ft (1,920 m) long. Local time follows the America/Toronto time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YPX
- ICAO code
- CYPX
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 74 ft (23 m)
- Coordinates
- 60.0506, -77.2869
- Time zone
- America/Toronto
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 6,299 ft · 1,920 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Gravel | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Puvirnituq Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| AKV Akulivik Airport | Akulivik, Canada | 98 km · 61 mi |
| YPH Inukjuak Airport | Inukjuak, Canada | 181 km · 112 mi |
| YZG Salluit Airport | Salluit, Canada | 252 km · 157 mi |
| YIK Ivujivik Airport | Ivujivik, Canada | 265 km · 165 mi |
| YWB Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport | Kangiqsujuaq, Canada | 337 km · 209 mi |
| YUD Umiujaq Airport | Umiujaq, Canada | 393 km · 244 mi |
| YSK Sanikiluaq Airport | Sanikiluaq, Canada | 407 km · 253 mi |
| YTE Cape Dorset Airport | Kinngait, Canada | 466 km · 290 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YPX. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK New York | 2,172 | 1,350 | 1,173 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 2,983 | 1,854 | 1,611 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 4,144 | 2,575 | 2,238 | View route |
| LHR London | 4,617 | 2,869 | 2,493 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 4,836 | 3,005 | 2,611 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 4,962 | 3,083 | 2,679 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 5,180 | 3,219 | 2,797 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 6,904 | 4,290 | 3,728 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,809 | 5,474 | 4,757 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,856 | 5,503 | 4,782 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 9,602 | 5,966 | 5,185 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,696 | 6,025 | 5,236 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,888 | 6,144 | 5,339 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 13,187 | 8,194 | 7,120 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,356 | 8,299 | 7,212 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,493 | 9,627 | 8,365 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | AFLD RDO | 122.100 |
| ATF | CTAF MF | 122.100 |
| RCO | QUEBEC RDO | 126.700 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Puvirnituq Airport?
The IATA code of Puvirnituq Airport is YPX and its ICAO code is CYPX.
Where is Puvirnituq Airport located?
Puvirnituq Airport is in Puvirnituq, Quebec, Canada, at 60.0506, -77.2869.
What time zone is Puvirnituq Airport in?
Puvirnituq 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 Puvirnituq Airport?
The longest runway listed is 01/19, 6,299 ft (1,920 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Puvirnituq Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Akulivik Airport (AKV), about 98 km (61 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.