Airports / Canada / YVP
Kuujjuaq Airport.
Kuujjuaq, Canada · 129 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
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66 ratings
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Operators based
129
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#91 / 229
Canada airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 66 Google ratings , ranked against 229 rated Canada fields.
205 nm
To the nearest alternate
Schefferville Airport (YKL).
Overview
Kuujjuaq Airport (CYVP / YVP) is a mid-sized airport serving Kuujjuaq, Canada. The field lies at an elevation of 129 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
YVP has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Schefferville Airport (YKL, 205 nm), Puvirnituq Airport (YPX, 297 nm), and La Grande-4 Airport (YAH, 315 nm). YVP offers 2 runways, the longest 6,000-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of YVP vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from YVP, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
CYVP
IATA
YVP
FAA / Local
CYVP
Elevation
129 ft
Coordinates
58.0961° N · 68.4269° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Canada fields
state range 6–3,940 ft
At 129 ft, YVP sits lower than 82% of the 251 Canada fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,000 ft
- 07/256,000 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 13/315,000 ft × 150 ftOtherLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,000 ft
YVP's 6,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 205nmYKLSchefferville AirportSchefferville
- 297nmYPXPuvirnituq AirportPuvirnituq
- 315nmYAHLa Grande-4 AirportLa Grande-4
- 315nmYWKWabush AirportWabush
- 340nmYFBIqaluit AirportIqaluit
- 351nmYGWKuujjuarapik AirportKuujjuarapik
Location
Open the full mapCYVP · Kuujjuaq Airport · Kuujjuaq, Canada
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from YVP on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 944 nm | 2h 36m |
| New York (TEB) | 1,058 nm | 2h 52m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 1,202 nm | 3h 12m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 1,216 nm | 3h 14m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 1,504 nm | 3h 54m |
| Denver (DEN) | 1,765 nm | 4h 30m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 1,784 nm | 4h 33m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 1,841 nm | 4h 41m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use YVP?
- Kuujjuaq Airport's longest paved runway is 6,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at YVP?
- Kuujjuaq Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to YVP?
- The closest alternate is Schefferville Airport (YKL), about 205 nm away, followed by Puvirnituq Airport (YPX) at 297 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from YVP to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 2h 36m (944 nm), New York about 2h 52m (1,058 nm), Washington DC about 3h 12m (1,202 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.