Churchill Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Churchill, Canada. Its IATA code is YYQ and its ICAO code is CYYQ. The airport lies at an elevation of 94 ft (29 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 15/33, 9,200 ft (2,804 m) long. Local time follows the America/Winnipeg time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YYQ
- ICAO code
- CYYQ
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 94 ft (29 m)
- Coordinates
- 58.7392, -94.0650
- Time zone
- America/Winnipeg
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 4,000 ft · 1,219 m | 100 ft · 30 m | Gravel | Yes |
| 15/33 | 9,200 ft · 2,804 m | 160 ft · 49 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Churchill Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| XTL Tadoule Lake Airport | Tadoule Lake, Canada | 257 km · 160 mi |
| YEK Arviat Airport | Arviat, Canada | 262 km · 163 mi |
| YGX Gillam Airport | Gillam, Canada | 268 km · 167 mi |
| ILF Ilford Airport | Ilford, Canada | 313 km · 194 mi |
| ZTM Shamattawa Airport | Shamattawa, Canada | 341 km · 212 mi |
| XSI South Indian Lake Airport | South Indian Lake, Canada | 359 km · 223 mi |
| YXN Whale Cove Airport | Whale Cove, Canada | 397 km · 247 mi |
| YTH Thompson Airport | Thompson, Canada | 398 km · 247 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YYQ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK New York | 2,465 | 1,532 | 1,331 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 2,881 | 1,790 | 1,556 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,291 | 2,045 | 1,777 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 4,389 | 2,727 | 2,370 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,513 | 3,426 | 2,977 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 5,860 | 3,641 | 3,164 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 6,048 | 3,758 | 3,266 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 7,711 | 4,792 | 4,164 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,411 | 5,227 | 4,542 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,668 | 5,386 | 4,680 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,127 | 6,293 | 5,468 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 10,259 | 6,375 | 5,540 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 10,274 | 6,384 | 5,547 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 13,147 | 8,169 | 7,099 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 14,314 | 8,894 | 7,729 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,580 | 9,059 | 7,872 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | MF CHURCHILL RDO | 122.200 |
| CNTR | WINNIPEG CNTR | 134.600 |
| FSS | RDO | 122.200 |
| INFO | INTL AIR | 126.900 |
| RCO | ARCTIC RDO | 126.700 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Churchill Airport?
The IATA code of Churchill Airport is YYQ and its ICAO code is CYYQ.
Where is Churchill Airport located?
Churchill Airport is in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, at 58.7392, -94.0650.
What time zone is Churchill Airport in?
Churchill Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Winnipeg. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Churchill Airport?
The longest runway listed is 15/33, 9,200 ft (2,804 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Churchill Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Tadoule Lake Airport (XTL), about 257 km (160 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.