Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport is a small airport serving Kangiqsujuaq, Canada. Its IATA code is YWB and its ICAO code is CYKG. The airport lies at an elevation of 501 ft (153 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 14/32, 3,511 ft (1,070 m) long. Local time follows the America/Toronto time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YWB
- ICAO code
- CYKG
- Airport type
- Small airport
- Elevation
- 501 ft (153 m)
- Coordinates
- 61.5886, -71.9294
- Time zone
- America/Toronto
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 3,511 ft · 1,070 m | 100 ft · 30 m | GRAVEL | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YQC Quaqtaq Airport | Quaqtaq, Canada | 137 km · 85 mi |
| YLC Kimmirut Airport | Kimmirut, Canada | 176 km · 109 mi |
| YKG Kangirsuk Airport | Kangirsuk, Canada | 203 km · 126 mi |
| YZG Salluit Airport | Salluit, Canada | 207 km · 129 mi |
| YPJ Aupaluk Airport | Aupaluk, Canada | 285 km · 177 mi |
| YFB Iqaluit Airport | Iqaluit, Canada | 296 km · 184 mi |
| YTQ Tasiujaq Airport | Tasiujaq, Canada | 343 km · 213 mi |
| YVP Kuujjuaq Airport | Kuujjuaq, Canada | 435 km · 270 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YWB. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK New York | 2,333 | 1,450 | 1,260 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 3,233 | 2,009 | 1,746 | View route |
| LHR London | 4,285 | 2,662 | 2,313 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 4,479 | 2,783 | 2,418 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 4,630 | 2,877 | 2,500 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 4,845 | 3,010 | 2,616 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 5,139 | 3,193 | 2,775 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 6,568 | 4,081 | 3,546 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,684 | 5,396 | 4,689 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,841 | 5,494 | 4,774 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 9,277 | 5,765 | 5,009 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,612 | 5,972 | 5,190 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,724 | 6,043 | 5,251 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 13,008 | 8,083 | 7,024 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,074 | 8,124 | 7,059 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,701 | 9,756 | 8,478 | View route |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport?
The IATA code of Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport is YWB and its ICAO code is CYKG.
Where is Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport located?
Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport is in Kangiqsujuaq, Quebec, Canada, at 61.5886, -71.9294.
What time zone is Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport in?
Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) 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 Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport?
The longest runway listed is 14/32, 3,511 ft (1,070 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Quaqtaq Airport (YQC), about 137 km (85 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.