Nakina Airport

CYQN / YQN

Nakina, CA

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Nakina Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYQN
IATA Code: YQN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,057 ft MSL

Location

City: Nakina
Country: CA
Latitude: 50.182800°
Longitude: -86.696404°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 3,200 ft
Width: 300 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 3,500 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 3,200 ft
Width: 300 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

About Nakina Airport

Overview

Nakina Airport serves the remote northwestern Ontario region, situated at coordinates 50.182800, -86.696404. As a medium airport with an elevation of 1057 feet above mean sea level, it provides critical transportation infrastructure for this geographically isolated area. The airport supports regional connectivity and likely serves resource extraction, emergency services, and local transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Located at a significant northern latitude, Nakina Airport experiences varied and potentially challenging weather conditions throughout the year. The airport's elevation of 1057 ft MSL places it in terrain that can generate rapidly changing meteorological environments. Pilots should anticipate potential wind shifts and visibility restrictions typical of northwestern Ontario's subarctic climate.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways with different surface compositions: runway 06/24 is grass (GRS), runway 09/27 is asphalt (ASP), and runway 16/34 is gravel (GVL). This diverse runway configuration provides operational flexibility for different aircraft types and weather conditions. The multiple runway options allow pilots to select the most appropriate surface based on current wind and aircraft performance requirements.

Approach Considerations

With runway lengths ranging from 3200 to 3500 feet, Nakina Airport accommodates medium-sized aircraft and provides reasonable landing options. The three-runway configuration allows for wind-aligned approaches, with multiple options to manage crosswind conditions. Pilots should carefully assess current wind direction and runway surface conditions when planning arrivals and departures.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.