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YWB Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport

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Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) serves Kangiqsujuaq. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

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ICAOCYKG
Non-stop2
Airlines1
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Elevation153 m

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The airport in numbers

Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport — facts & history

We pulled Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets.

Elevation
153 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Kativik Regional Government

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport to Kangiqsujuaq

Train & bus: Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747).

Taxi & apps: Metered taxi, flat zone fares at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal in most provinces.

Tipping: 15% is usual.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Kangiqsujuaq ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport

Non-stop flights to about 2 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport to the centre of Kangiqsujuaq?
Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747).
Can I use a ride app from Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport?
Metered taxi, flat zone fares at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal in most provinces.
What's the cheapest way from Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport to Kangiqsujuaq?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747).
Can I get from Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747). For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport?
About 2 destinations, including Quaqtaq, Salluit. 1 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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