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Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport

General Aviation Airport · Kangiqsujuaq, QC, Canada

Conditions are good for visual flight at Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport. It's 36°F (feels like 27°F) with 60% humidity. Winds from 290° at 12 kt. Cloud ceiling 3,500 ft.

ICAOCYKGIATAYWB
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC-5--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation501ft153 m
Longest runway3,511ft1,070 m
Runways10 lighted
Coordinates61.59, -71.9361°35'19.0"N 71°55'45.8"W
ClassGeneral AviationScheduled service

Current weather

Stale · 1 h 25 min ago
This observation is over an hour old and may not reflect current conditions.
36°F2°C · Dew 23°FFeels like 27°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules
NESW290° @ 12 kt
  • Visibility15 sm
  • Ceiling3,500 ft AGL
  • Humidity60%
  • Altimeter29.78 inHg
  • Pressure1008.5 hPa
  • GustsNone
Broken 3,500′

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR CYKG 042100Z 29012KT 15SM BKN035 02/M05 A2978 RMK SC6 LAST OBS/NXT OBS 051200 UTC SLP099
Decoded — plain language
Wind290° @ 12 kt
Visibility15 sm
Temperature36°F / 2°C
Dew point23°F · 60% RH
Altimeter29.78 inHg
Ceiling3,500 ft AGL
Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules
SkyBroken 3,500′

Observed 04 Oct 2026 21:00Z·Kangiqsujuaq Arpt, QC, CA·1 h 25 min ago

Forecast

TAF
Valid Sun 14:00Z – Sun 21:00Z
  1. InitialSun 14:00Zuntil Sun 21:00Z
    MVFRWind290° @ 18 G28 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 1,200′, Broken 3,000′
  2. TemporarySun 14:00Zuntil Sun 21:00Z
    MVFRVis5 smSkyBroken 1,200′WeatherLight snow, light rain
RAWTAF CYKG 041340Z 0414/0421 29018G28KT P6SM SCT012 BKN030 TEMPO 0414/0421 5SM -SNRA BKN012 RMK NXT FCST BY 051400Z

Issued 04 Oct 2026 13:40Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

14/32
NESW
32
Headwind12 kt
Crosswind2 kt from L
★ Best
14
Tailwind12 kt
Crosswind2 kt from R
Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 22:25 UTC
What is the weather at Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (CYKG) right now?
Conditions are good for visual flight at Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport. It's 36°F (feels like 27°F) with 60% humidity. Winds from 290° at 12 kt. Cloud ceiling 3,500 ft. (observed 21:00 UTC)
Is CYKG VFR or IFR right now?
CYKG is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at CYKG has the best headwind right now?
With the wind from 290° at 12 kt, runway 32 gives a 12 kt headwind and 2 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport have?
Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,511 ft (1,070 m). Field elevation is 501 ft.
What time is sunrise and sunset at CYKG?
On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:03 UTC and sunset at 22:09 UTC; civil twilight ends at 22:53 UTC.

Runways

1 total
14/32
3,511 ft1,070 × 100 ft · Gravel

Nearby navaids

Within 40 NM
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KangiqsujuaqNDB
358 kHz0.1 NM010° N
5L
DonaldsonNDB
233 kHz39.1 NM277° W
X7
DonaldsonVOR-DME
114.50 MHz39.8 NM277° W

Distance and true bearing from the airport reference point

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