Airport code
YXN — Whale Cove Airport
YXN is the IATA code for Whale Cove Airport, an airport serving Whale Cove, Canada. Its ICAO code is CYXN, and it operates in the America/Winnipeg time zone (UTC-6). The airport sits at 62.2400, -92.5981 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 40 ft (12 m).
Overview
About Whale Cove Airport
Whale Cove Airport is located 4.3 nautical miles from Whale Cove, Nunavut, Canada, and is operated by the government of Nunavut.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | YXN |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | CYXN |
| Airport name | Whale Cove Airport |
| City | Whale Cove |
| Country | Canada |
| Time zone | America/Winnipeg (UTC-6) |
| Latitude | 62.2400 |
| Longitude | -92.5981 |
| Elevation | 40 ft (12 m) |
| Airport type | Small airport |
| Continent | North America |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 4,000 ft (1,219 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Whale Cove Airport?
The IATA code for Whale Cove Airport is YXN.
What is the ICAO code for Whale Cove Airport?
The ICAO code for Whale Cove Airport is CYXN.
Where is YXN airport located?
Whale Cove Airport (YXN) is located in Whale Cove, Canada.
What time zone is YXN in?
Whale Cove Airport operates in the America/Winnipeg time zone, which is UTC-6.
What is the nearest airport to YXN?
The nearest airport to Whale Cove Airport (YXN) is Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) in Rankin Inlet, about 68 km away.
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