Kasabonika Airport — Kasabonika, Canada
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Kasabonika Airport (Kasabonika) is XKS — its ICAO code is CYAQ.
Distance & flight time from XKS
Kasabonika Airport
Kasabonika Airport serves the remote Kasabonika Lake First Nation community in the far north of Ontario, Canada, a region accessible almost exclusively by air for much of the year. XKS provides essential passenger and cargo service connecting this isolated Indigenous community to larger centers like Thunder Bay and Sioux Lookout, supporting access to medical care, education, and basic supplies. The airport features a gravel runway suited to small regional turboprop aircraft commonly used in northern Ontario's fly-in community network. Without road access for much of the year, Kasabonika Airport represents a genuine lifeline, enabling everything from grocery deliveries to emergency medical evacuations for residents living in this remote subarctic region.
Runways at Kasabonika Airport (XKS)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 3500 ft (1067 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | GRVL |
Radio frequencies for Kasabonika Airport (XKS)
No published frequency data for this airport.
Airports near Kasabonika Airport (XKS)
- Pickle Lake Airport (YPL) — 254.4 km (158.1 mi)
- Sandy Lake Airport (ZSJ) — 316.6 km (196.7 mi)
- Armstrong Airport (YYW) — 360.1 km (223.8 mi)
- Nakina Airport (YQN) — 394.9 km (245.4 mi)
- Island Lake Airport (YIV) — 397.4 km (246.9 mi)
- Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport (YGQ) — 432.8 km (268.9 mi)
- Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL) — 440.5 km (273.7 mi)
- Red Lake Airport (YRL) — 444.1 km (276.0 mi)
Kasabonika Airport (XKS) is a vital lifeline for the remote Kasabonika Lake First Nation in northern Ontario, providing essential fly-in access to medical care and supplies.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Kasabonika Airport?
The IATA code for Kasabonika Airport is XKS.
What is the ICAO code for Kasabonika Airport?
The ICAO code for Kasabonika Airport is CYAQ. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.