Sanikiluaq Airport Guide

IATA YSKICAO CYSKSanikiluaqUpdated 2026-10-13

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Sanikiluaq Airport serves Sanikiluaq, the southernmost community in Nunavut, on the north coast of Flaherty Island in the Belcher Islands of Hudson Bay. The community had 1,010 residents at the 2021 census.

The airport has a single gravel runway, 09/27, which is 1,160 metres (3,807 feet) long. It is one of the few airports in Nunavut that uses magnetic rather than true runway headings. Elevation is about 34 metres above sea level. Statistics Canada recorded 1,190 aircraft movements here in 2010.

Air Inuit links Sanikiluaq with Kuujjuarapik and Umiujaq in Nunavik, and Calm Air connects it with Winnipeg. A weekly Pilatus PC-12 service to Iqaluit, operated by Panorama Aviation for Arctic Fresh, ended on 31 March 2024, leaving Sanikiluaq without a direct commercial flight to another Nunavut community.

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Key facts

Size: 1 runway
Location: 56.537, -79.250
Operator: Government of Nunavut
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Terminals

1 terminal

Sanikiluaq Airport has 1 passenger terminal — Sanikiluaq Airport Terminal, handling domestic flights for around 2 airlines. Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel, as check-in, security and boarding points differ between them, and moving from one to another can take time.

Sanikiluaq Airport TerminalDomestic
Air Inuit, Calm Air

Nearby cities

1 city

Sanikiluaq Airport is closest to Sanikiluaq (2 km east). With 1 town or city within reach, it is a practical gateway for the wider region. Distances shown are straight-line from the airport, so allow extra time for road transfers, traffic and parking.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the airport codes for Sanikiluaq Airport?

Sanikiluaq Airport uses the following codes: IATA: YSK, ICAO: CYSK. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is Sanikiluaq Airport located?

Sanikiluaq Airport is located in Sanikiluaq, Nunavut, Canada. The airport coordinates are 56.5369°, -79.2502°.

What services are available at Sanikiluaq Airport?

Sanikiluaq Airport offers: 1 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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