Schefferville Airport (YKL)

Schefferville, CA 🇨🇦 Medium Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

CYKL

IATA

YKL

Elevation

1709 ft

Region

CA-QC

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: CYKL

Local Code: Not available

Location: 54.805302° N, -66.805298° E

Continent: NA

Type: Medium Airport

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Traveler reviews for Schefferville Airport (CYKL (YKL)) in Schefferville, CA, suggest a mixed experience, with some operational aspects performing well while passenger amenities and certain processes receive lower satisfaction. Overall traveler sentiment appears to be generally acceptable for basic airport functions, but satisfaction significantly drops for services beyond essential travel processing.

What Travelers Love

Getting to the Airport: Travelers report a high satisfaction rate (88%) for the ease of reaching the airport.
Check-in Process: The check-in experience is highly rated by travelers, with 100% satisfaction reported.
Baggage Claim: The baggage claim process also garners a relatively high satisfaction score of 80%.

Common Complaints

Security Checks: Satisfaction with security checks is notably low, rated at 30%. Estimated security wait times are around 29 minutes.
Terminal Facilities, WiFi, Food, and Retail: Terminal facilities have a moderate satisfaction rating of 68%. However, WiFi and food and retail services receive very low satisfaction scores, both at 27%, suggesting these amenities are either limited or unsatisfactory.
Customs/Immigration Experience: The experience with immigration/customs is rated poorly, at 20% satisfaction. It is crucial to note that Schefferville Airport is not an Airport of Entry for customs, meaning routine international customs processing does not occur here, which can lead to complications for travelers expecting such services. Estimated passport control wait times are 8 minutes.

While Schefferville Airport handles essential travel processes like check-in and baggage efficiently, travelers frequently express dissatisfaction with the security experience and the extremely limited or poor quality of terminal amenities such as WiFi, food, and retail. The lack of customs facilities as an Airport of Entry is also a significant point of concern for international travelers.

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This summary is automatically generated by AI based on web research of traveler reviews and experiences. AI-generated content may not always be 100% accurate.

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Airport Routes

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Popular Flight Routes

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Top Airlines

Operating at Schefferville Airport

Airlines by Flight Activity

Based on observed flight operations and route network

Airline	Routes	Flights	Destinations	Last Activity
Air Inuit `AIE` / `3H`	2	9	2	Sep 4, 2025
Kudlik Aviation `KUK`	1	1	1	Sep 4, 2025

Showing top 2 airlines by flight activity. Data includes observed departures and route networks from this airport.

For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`17/35`	5000 ft	150 ft	ASP	Active Lighted

Type	Description	Frequency
A/G	MF	`122.2 MHz`
AWOS	AWOS	`124.6 MHz`
CNTR	MONTREAL CNTR	`132.9 MHz`
FSS	QUEBEC RDO	`126.7 MHz`
RCO	QUEBEC RDO	`126.7 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency
`KL`	Schefferville	NDB	`203 kHz`
`KR`	Squaw	NDB	`323 kHz`
`YKL`	Schefferville	VOR-DME	`112700 kHz`

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025

Taxis

Local taxi services are the primary means of transport from the airport to the town. As Schefferville is a small community, it is highly recommended to book a taxi in advance of your arrival to ensure a vehicle is available.

Rental Cars

There are no major car rental agencies (like Hertz, Avis, etc.) operating at Schefferville Airport. Vehicle rentals, typically trucks or SUVs, may be available through local businesses or hotels. Arrangements must be made directly with these local providers well in advance of travel.

Public Transportation

There are no public bus, shuttle, or train services connecting Schefferville Airport to the town. Visitors must rely on pre-booked taxis or rental vehicles.

Nearby Airports

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Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.