La Grande-4 Airport — La Grande-4, Canada
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for La Grande-4 Airport (La Grande-4) is YAH — its ICAO code is CYAH.
Distance & flight time from YAH
La Grande-4 Airport
La Grande-4 Airport, coded YAH, is a remote facility in northern Quebec built to support the massive James Bay hydroelectric project developed by Hydro-Quebec. This airstrip specifically serves the La Grande-4 generating station, one of several major dams constructed along the La Grande River. Workers, engineers, and supplies moving to and from this isolated northern outpost rely heavily on air transport given the vast distances and limited road infrastructure in the region. The airport's existence underscores the scale of Quebec's hydroelectric ambitions, which reshaped the province's energy landscape throughout the late twentieth century. YAH remains primarily an industrial support airfield rather than a public transportation hub, reflecting its purpose-built origins tied entirely to hydroelectric infrastructure development.
Runways at La Grande-4 Airport (YAH)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 5000 ft (1524 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | GRAVEL |
Radio frequencies for La Grande-4 Airport (YAH)
No published frequency data for this airport.
Airports near La Grande-4 Airport (YAH)
- La Grande Rivière Airport (YGL) — 265.6 km (165.0 mi)
- Kuujjuarapik Airport (YGW) — 313.8 km (195.0 mi)
- Chapais Airport (YMT) — 446.7 km (277.6 mi)
- Schefferville Airport (YKL) — 460.8 km (286.3 mi)
- Wabush Airport (YWK) — 461.4 km (286.7 mi)
- Matagami Airport (YNM) — 526.9 km (327.4 mi)
- Moosonee Airport (YMO) — 542.8 km (337.3 mi)
- Dolbeau-Saint-Felicien Airport (YDO) — 560.6 km (348.3 mi)
La Grande-4 Airport (YAH) supports Quebec's James Bay hydroelectric project, serving Hydro-Quebec workers and engineers at this remote generating station deep in northern Quebec's wilderness.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for La Grande-4 Airport?
The IATA code for La Grande-4 Airport is YAH.
What is the ICAO code for La Grande-4 Airport?
The ICAO code for La Grande-4 Airport is CYAH. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.