Churchill Airport — Churchill, Canada
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Distance & flight time from YYQ
Churchill Airport
Churchill Airport (YYQ) serves the remote town of Churchill, Manitoba, famously known as the polar bear capital of the world due to the seasonal migration of bears along the Hudson Bay coastline. With no road access from southern Manitoba, YYQ is Churchill's primary lifeline, handling scheduled passenger flights, cargo resupply, and a surge of tourism traffic each autumn when visitors arrive for polar bear viewing tours. The airport also supports beluga whale watching excursions in summer and scientific research tied to Arctic and subarctic ecosystems. Churchill's isolation underscores just how essential this small northern airport is to the community's survival and its unique ecotourism economy.
Runways at Churchill Airport (YYQ)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 4000 ft (1219 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | GVL |
| 15/33 | 9200 ft (2804 m) | 160 ft (49 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Churchill Airport (YYQ)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | MF CHURCHILL RDO | 122.2 MHz |
| CNTR | WINNIPEG CNTR | 134.6 MHz |
| FSS | RDO | 122.2 MHz |
| INFO | INTL AIR | 126.9 MHz |
| RCO | ARCTIC RDO | 126.7 MHz |
Airports near Churchill Airport (YYQ)
- Kelsey Airport (KES) — 334.2 km (207.7 mi)
- Pikwitonei Airport (PIW) — 396.9 km (246.6 mi)
- Thompson Airport (YTH) — 398.5 km (247.6 mi)
- Leaf Rapids Airport (YLR) — 430.5 km (267.5 mi)
- Thicket Portage Airport (YTD) — 439.4 km (273.0 mi)
- Lynn Lake Airport (YYL) — 464.5 km (288.6 mi)
- Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) — 465.0 km (288.9 mi)
- Jenpeg Airport (ZJG) — 528.5 km (328.4 mi)
Churchill Airport (YYQ) is Manitoba's remote gateway to polar bear and beluga whale tourism, providing essential access to a town with no southern road connection.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Churchill Airport?
The IATA code for Churchill Airport is YYQ.
What is the ICAO code for Churchill Airport?
The ICAO code for Churchill Airport is CYYQ. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.