Airport code
YGW — Kuujjuarapik Airport
YGW is the IATA code for Kuujjuarapik Airport, an airport serving Kuujjuarapik, Canada. Its ICAO code is CYGW, and it operates in the America/Toronto time zone (UTC-5). The airport sits at 55.2819, -77.7653 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 34 ft (10 m).
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About Kuujjuarapik Airport
Kuujjuarapik Airport is located adjacent to the Inuit community of Kuujjuarapik, Quebec, Canada. It also serves the nearby Cree community of Whapmagoostui.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | YGW |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | CYGW |
| Airport name | Kuujjuarapik Airport |
| City | Kuujjuarapik |
| Country | Canada |
| Time zone | America/Toronto (UTC-5) |
| Latitude | 55.2819 |
| Longitude | -77.7653 |
| Elevation | 34 ft (10 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | North America |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 5,052 ft (1,540 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Kuujjuarapik Airport?
The IATA code for Kuujjuarapik Airport is YGW.
What is the ICAO code for Kuujjuarapik Airport?
The ICAO code for Kuujjuarapik Airport is CYGW.
Where is YGW airport located?
Kuujjuarapik Airport (YGW) is located in Kuujjuarapik, Canada.
What time zone is YGW in?
Kuujjuarapik Airport operates in the America/Toronto time zone, which is UTC-5.
What is the nearest airport to YGW?
The nearest airport to Kuujjuarapik Airport (YGW) is Umiujaq Airport (YUD) in Umiujaq, about 160 km away.
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