Wabush Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Wabush, Canada. Its IATA code is YWK and its ICAO code is CYWK. The airport lies at an elevation of 1,808 ft (551 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 18/36, 6,002 ft (1,829 m) long. Local time follows the America/Goose_Bay time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YWK
- ICAO code
- CYWK
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 1,808 ft (551 m)
- Coordinates
- 52.9219, -66.8644
- Time zone
- America/Goose_Bay
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 6,002 ft · 1,829 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Wabush Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ZUM Churchill Falls Airport | Churchill Falls, Canada | 197 km · 122 mi |
| YKL Schefferville Airport | Schefferville, Canada | 209 km · 130 mi |
| YZV Sept-Îles Airport | Sept-Îles, Canada | 303 km · 188 mi |
| YGV Havre-Saint-Pierre Airport | Havre-Saint-Pierre, Canada | 370 km · 230 mi |
| YPN Port-Menier Airport | Port-Menier, Canada | 387 km · 240 mi |
| YBC Baie-Comeau Airport | Baie-Comeau, Canada | 432 km · 268 mi |
| YYY Mont Joli Airport | Mont-Joli, Canada | 489 km · 304 mi |
| YGP Michel-Pouliot Gaspé Airport | Gaspé, Canada | 490 km · 304 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YWK. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK New York | 1,462 | 908 | 789 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 2,558 | 1,589 | 1,381 | View route |
| LHR London | 4,364 | 2,712 | 2,356 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 4,541 | 2,822 | 2,452 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 4,638 | 2,882 | 2,504 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 4,688 | 2,913 | 2,532 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 4,988 | 3,099 | 2,693 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 6,803 | 4,227 | 3,673 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 8,717 | 5,416 | 4,707 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 9,669 | 6,008 | 5,221 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 9,692 | 6,023 | 5,233 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,845 | 6,118 | 5,316 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 10,306 | 6,404 | 5,565 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 12,627 | 7,846 | 6,818 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 13,920 | 8,650 | 7,516 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 16,354 | 10,162 | 8,831 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | MONTREAL CNTR | 132.250 |
| A/G | MF | 122.000 |
| RCO | QUEBEC RDO | 126.700 |
| RDO | RDO | 122.000 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Wabush Airport?
The IATA code of Wabush Airport is YWK and its ICAO code is CYWK.
Where is Wabush Airport located?
Wabush Airport is in Wabush, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, at 52.9219, -66.8644.
What time zone is Wabush Airport in?
Wabush Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Goose_Bay. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Wabush Airport?
The longest runway listed is 18/36, 6,002 ft (1,829 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Wabush Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Churchill Falls Airport (ZUM), about 197 km (122 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.