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Waskaganish Airport
Waskaganish Airport January 2011.JPG
The old airport's main building in front of the airstrip, January 2011
Waskaganish Airport July 1987.JPG
The same building, July 1987
Summary
Airport type Public
Operator Transport Canada
Location Waskaganish, Quebec
Time zone EST (UTC−05:00)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC−04:00)
Elevation AMSL 79 ft / 24 m
Coordinates 51°28′24″N 078°45′30″W / 51.47333°N 78.75833°W / 51.47333; -78.75833
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CYKQ is located in Quebec
CYKQ
CYKQ
Location in Quebec
Runway
Runway Length Surface
ft m
06/24 3,511 1,070 Gravel
Statistics (2010)
Aircraft movements 3,362
Source: Canada Flight Supplement
Movements from Statistics Canada

The Waskaganish Airport ((IATA: YKQICAO: CYKQ)) is an airport in Quebec, Canada. It is located near the town of Waskaganish. This airport helps connect the community of Waskaganish to other places. It is an important part of transportation for people living in this area.

What is Waskaganish Airport?

Waskaganish Airport is a public airport. This means it is open for anyone to use. The airport is operated by Transport Canada. They make sure the airport is safe and runs smoothly.

Airport Location and Features

The airport is in the province of Quebec, Canada. It is located at an elevation of 79 feet (about 24 meters) above sea level. The airport has one runway. This runway is 3,511 feet (about 1,070 meters) long. It has a gravel surface.

How Many Planes Use It?

In 2010, there were 3,362 aircraft movements at Waskaganish Airport. An "aircraft movement" means one takeoff or one landing. This number shows how busy the airport was that year.

Airlines and Destinations

The Waskaganish Airport serves several destinations. An airline called Air Creebec flies from this airport. Air Creebec connects Waskaganish to other towns and cities.

Where Can You Fly From Here?

You can fly to many places from Waskaganish Airport. These include:

These flights help people travel for work, family, or other reasons. They also help deliver goods to the community.

See also

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