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CYWK

Wabush Airport · Wabush

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
1,808 ft / 551 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
A/G 122.00 MHz (MF)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
18/36 · 6,002 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Wabush Airport (CYWK), located in Wabush, 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 1,808 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.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
Wabush Airport
ICAO / IATA
CYWK / YWK
Municipality
Wabush
Country
Region
CA-NL — Newfoundland and Labrador
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,808 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 18 / 36
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,002 ft / 1,829 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 157° / 337°
RWY 18 (157°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (337°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D MONTREAL CNTR
132.25 MHz
A/G MF
122.00 MHz
RCO QUEBEC RDO
126.70 MHz
RDO RDO
122.00 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

CYKL
Schefferville Airport
209 km / 113 nm
CYZVILS
Sept-Îles Airport
303 km / 164 nm
CYGV
Havre-Saint-Pierre Airport
370 km / 200 nm
CYPN
Port-Menier Airport
387 km / 209 nm
CYBC
Baie-Comeau Airport
432 km / 233 nm

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