Airport code
YLC — Kimmirut Airport
YLC is the IATA code for Kimmirut Airport, an airport serving Kimmirut, Canada. Its ICAO code is CYLC, and it operates in the America/Toronto time zone (UTC-5). The airport sits at 62.8500, -69.8833 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 175 ft (53 m).
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About Kimmirut Airport
Kimmirut Airport is located at Kimmirut, Nunavut, Canada, and is operated by the Government of Nunavut. Unlike most airports in Nunavut, it uses magnetic headings for the runway rather than true headings.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | YLC |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | CYLC |
| Airport name | Kimmirut Airport |
| City | Kimmirut |
| Country | Canada |
| Time zone | America/Toronto (UTC-5) |
| Latitude | 62.8500 |
| Longitude | -69.8833 |
| Elevation | 175 ft (53 m) |
| Airport type | Small airport |
| Continent | North America |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Kimmirut Airport?
The IATA code for Kimmirut Airport is YLC.
What is the ICAO code for Kimmirut Airport?
The ICAO code for Kimmirut Airport is CYLC.
Where is YLC airport located?
Kimmirut Airport (YLC) is located in Kimmirut, Canada.
What time zone is YLC in?
Kimmirut Airport operates in the America/Toronto time zone, which is UTC-5.
What is the nearest airport to YLC?
The nearest airport to Kimmirut Airport (YLC) is Iqaluit Airport (YFB) in Iqaluit, about 121 km away.
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