Whale Cove Airport (YXN)

Whale Cove, CA 🇨🇦 Small Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

CYXN

IATA

YXN

Elevation

40 ft

Region

CA-NU

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Airport Information

GPS Code: CYXN

Local Code: Not available

Location: 62.240002° N, -92.598099° E

Continent: NA

Type: Small Airport

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Airport Routes

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Top Airlines

Operating at Whale Cove Airport
Airlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network
Airline Routes Flights Destinations Last Activity
Calm Air
CAV / MO
1 7 1 Dec 7, 2025
For Pilots

Designation Length Width Surface Status
15T/33T 4000 ft - ft UNK Active

Type Description Frequency

Ident Name Type Frequency
YXN Whale Cove NDB 256 kHz

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025
Taxis

There are no formal, licensed taxi companies operating in Whale Cove. Transportation from the airport is typically pre-arranged with your accommodation (hotel or inn) or a local contact. Rides are often provided by locals using private trucks, ATVs, or snowmobiles, depending on the season.

Rental Cars

No standard car rental agencies (like Hertz, Avis, etc.) are available at Whale Cove Airport or in the hamlet. It may be possible to rent a truck, ATV, or snowmobile from a local outfitter or co-op, but these arrangements must be made well in advance of your arrival as availability is extremely limited.

Public Transportation

There is no public transportation system, such as buses or trains, in Whale Cove. The community is very small and can be navigated on foot. Most local travel is done by private ATV or snowmobile.

Nearby Airports

Rankin Inlet Airport
YRT • CYRT
Rankin Inlet, CA
Medium Airport Scheduled Service
~68 km away
Arviat Airport
YEK • CYEK
Arviat, CA
Small Airport Scheduled Service
~150 km away
Rankin Inlet Airport
YRT • CYRT
Rankin Inlet, CA
Medium Airport Scheduled Service
~68 km away
Arviat Airport
YEK • CYEK
Arviat, CA
Small Airport Scheduled Service
~150 km away
Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.