Sanikiluaq Airport is a small airport serving Sanikiluaq, Canada. Its IATA code is YSK and its ICAO code is CYSK. The airport lies at an elevation of 104 ft (32 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 09/27, 3,800 ft (1,158 m) long. Local time follows the America/Iqaluit time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YSK
- ICAO code
- CYSK
- Airport type
- Small airport
- Elevation
- 104 ft (32 m)
- Coordinates
- 56.5369, -79.2502
- Time zone
- America/Iqaluit
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 3,800 ft · 1,158 m | 100 ft · 30 m | GRAVEL | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Sanikiluaq Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YGW Kuujjuarapik Airport | Kuujjuarapik, Canada | 167 km · 104 mi |
| YUD Umiujaq Airport | Umiujaq, Canada | 167 km · 104 mi |
| YPH Inukjuak Airport | Inukjuak, Canada | 226 km · 140 mi |
| YKU Chisasibi Airport | Chisasibi, Canada | 304 km · 189 mi |
| YGL La Grande Rivière Airport | La Grande Rivière, Canada | 338 km · 210 mi |
| YNC Wemindji Airport | Wemindji, Canada | 393 km · 244 mi |
| YPX Puvirnituq Airport | Puvirnituq, Canada | 407 km · 253 mi |
| YAT Attawapiskat Airport | Attawapiskat, Canada | 450 km · 280 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YSK. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK New York | 1,812 | 1,126 | 978 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 2,577 | 1,601 | 1,391 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,877 | 2,409 | 2,093 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 4,441 | 2,759 | 2,398 | View route |
| LHR London | 4,892 | 3,040 | 2,642 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 5,233 | 3,251 | 2,825 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 5,476 | 3,402 | 2,957 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 7,229 | 4,492 | 3,904 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,135 | 5,676 | 4,932 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 9,169 | 5,697 | 4,951 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,410 | 5,847 | 5,081 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 9,972 | 6,196 | 5,385 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 10,293 | 6,396 | 5,558 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,464 | 8,366 | 7,270 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 13,572 | 8,433 | 7,328 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,481 | 9,619 | 8,359 | View route |
External links
External links come from the source dataset and are not independently verified by FlyingWorld.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Sanikiluaq Airport?
The IATA code of Sanikiluaq Airport is YSK and its ICAO code is CYSK.
Where is Sanikiluaq Airport located?
Sanikiluaq Airport is in Sanikiluaq, Nunavut, Canada, at 56.5369, -79.2502.
What time zone is Sanikiluaq Airport in?
Sanikiluaq Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Iqaluit. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Sanikiluaq Airport?
The longest runway listed is 09/27, 3,800 ft (1,158 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Sanikiluaq Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Kuujjuarapik Airport (YGW), about 167 km (104 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.