Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB)

Kangiqsujuaq, CA 🇨🇦 Small Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

CYKG

IATA

YWB

Elevation

501 ft

Region

CA-QC

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Airport Information

GPS Code: CYKG

Local Code: Not available

Location: 61.5886° N, -71.929398° E

Continent: NA

Type: Small Airport

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Airport Routes

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Top Airlines

Operating at Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport
Airlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network
Airline Routes Flights Destinations Last Activity
Air Inuit
AIE / 3H
2 20 2 Dec 6, 2025
For Pilots

Designation Length Width Surface Status
14/32 3511 ft 100 ft GRAVEL Active

Type Description Frequency

Ident Name Type Frequency
YKG Kangiqsujuaq NDB 358 kHz

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025
Taxis

There are no formal, metered taxi companies in Kangiqsujuaq. Transportation from the airport is typically arranged in advance. Visitors should coordinate with their accommodation (such as the Co-op hotel) or local contacts to schedule a pickup. Local residents may offer rides for a fee, but this is not a guaranteed service.

Rental Cars

No commercial car rental agencies (e.g., Hertz, Avis, Enterprise) operate in Kangiqsujuaq. The local Co-op or other local outfitters may have a very limited number of vehicles (trucks, ATVs, or snowmobiles) available for rent. These must be booked well in advance and availability is not guaranteed.

Public Transportation

There is no public transit system, such as buses or trains, in the village of Kangiqsujuaq. The community is small and most destinations are accessible on foot.

Nearby Airports

Quaqtaq Airport
YQC • CYHA
Quaqtaq, CA
Small Airport Scheduled Service
~138 km away
Donaldson Airport
YAU • CTP9
Kattiniq, CA
Small Airport
~74 km away
Quaqtaq Airport
YQC • CYHA
Quaqtaq, CA
Small Airport Scheduled Service
~138 km away
Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.