YKG

Kangirsuk Airport

Kangirsuk · CanadaICAO CYAS

Kangirsuk Airport (YKG) is an airport serving Kangirsuk, Canada, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 60° 1' 37.9" N, 69° 59' 57.1" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 403 feet (123 meters) above sea level. With 3 direct destinations served by 0 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Toronto (GMT-4).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

403/ 123m

America/Toronto

GMT-4

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Airport Details

IATA Code

YKG

ICAO Code

CYAS

City

Kangirsuk

Country

Canada

Elevation

403 ft

Local Time

12:31 PM (GMT-4)

Coordinates

Latitude:60.0272°

Longitude:-69.9992°

Popular Routes from YKG

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
YPJ	Aupaluk, Canada	52 mi	0h 36m	short-haul	21 kg	View
YQC	Quaqtaq, Canada	72 mi	0h 38m	short-haul	29 kg	View
YVP	Quujjuaq, Canada	145 mi	0h 46m	short-haul	59 kg	View

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Kangirsuk Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Aupaluk Airport	YPJ	Aupaluk	Canada	84 km
Quaqtaq Airport	YQC	Quaqtaq	Canada	115 km
Tasiujaq Airport	YTQ	Tasiujaq	Canada	151 km
Kimmirut Airport	YLC	Kimmirut	Canada	315 km
Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport	YWB	Kangiqsujuaq	Canada	203 km
Kuujjuaq Airport	YVP	Quujjuaq	Canada	233 km
Iqaluit Airport	YFB	Iqaluit	Canada	422 km
Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport	XGR	Kangiqsualujjuaq	Canada	271 km

Other Airports in Canada

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Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 60° 1' 37.9" N
Longitude (DMS): 69° 59' 57.1" W
Latitude (Decimal): 60.027199
Longitude (Decimal): -69.999199
Hemisphere: Northern / Western

Timezone

IANA Timezone: America/Toronto
UTC Offset: GMT-4
Current Local Time: 12:31 PM
Elevation (ft): 403 ft
Elevation (m): 123 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Kangirsuk Airport?

The IATA code for Kangirsuk Airport is YKG, and its ICAO code is CYAS. The airport is located in Kangirsuk, Canada.

How many destinations can you fly to from YKG?

There are 3 direct destinations available from Kangirsuk Airport (YKG) in Kangirsuk, Canada.

What airlines fly from YKG?

Airline information for YKG is currently not available in our database.

What timezone is Kangirsuk Airport in?

Kangirsuk Airport is in the America/Toronto timezone (GMT-4). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Kangirsuk Airport?

Kangirsuk Airport sits at an elevation of 403 feet (123 meters) above sea level.

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