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CYSK

Sanikiluaq Airport · Sanikiluaq

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
104 ft / 32 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
09/27 · 3,800 ft · GRAVELUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Sanikiluaq Airport (CYSK), located in Sanikiluaq, Canada. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 104 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Sanikiluaq Airport
ICAO / IATA
CYSK / YSK
Municipality
Sanikiluaq
Country
Region
CA-NU — Nunavut
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
104 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 09 / 27
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,800 ft / 1,158 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: GRAVEL
Heading: ° / °
RWY 09
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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CYAH
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CYMO
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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026