Churchill Airport (CYYQ), Manitoba
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Overview
Churchill Airport, ICAO code CYYQ, serves the town of Churchill in Manitoba and functions as a key aviation link for the surrounding region. The airport's 9,200-foot paved runway supports a range of business and cargo operations, positioning CYYQ as a significant facility for cross-border traffic into this part of northern Canada. Its remote location and subarctic climate shape much of its seasonal operating pattern.
Runways
Churchill Airport has two paved and unpaved runways. The longest, 15/33, is 9,200 ft long and 160 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Business aviation traffic
Churchill Airport recorded 2,449 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in September. Cross-border traffic at CYYQ, as tracked by the FAA, concentrates in the months from July through October, with September showing the highest activity of the year.
Cross-border movements to the United States, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month September, 259 movements in 2025.
FAA TFMSC records a movement outside the United States only when the flight enters US airspace. This is cross-border traffic, not total activity at the airfield.
Source: FAA TFMSC, cross-border movements, 2025.
Climate
Churchill Airport averages 0.6 days above 90°F in July, 31.0 freeze days in January and 1.9 snow days in November. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 64.8°F, and January the coldest, at -6.2°F.
Weather station is on the field. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Alternates
Churchill Airport has five alternates within 185 NM. The nearest alternate is Tadoule Lake Airport (CYBQ), 138.58 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway length is available at CYYQ?
Churchill Airport, ICAO code CYYQ, offers a primary paved runway of 9,200 feet on 15/33, with a width of 160 feet. This length accommodates a wide range of business and cargo aircraft without weight-driven length restrictions. A secondary runway, 07/25, is 4,000 feet long with a gravel surface, useful for smaller aircraft or crosswind conditions. The paved surface classification places CYYQ among the longer runways in the region. Dispatchers planning heavier aircraft should default to 15/33 given its length and surface type.
Is there a crosswind runway option at Churchill Airport?
Churchill Airport maintains runway 07/25 as a secondary option, measuring 4,000 feet in length and 100 feet wide with a gravel surface. This runway is unpaved, distinguishing it from the primary 15/33 runway, and is best suited to aircraft rated for gravel operations. Its shorter length and surface type limit it to smaller aircraft compared to the main runway. Crews planning operations at CYYQ should confirm aircraft gravel-kit certification before relying on 07/25. The runway provides an alternate alignment when wind conditions favor the 07/25 orientation.
How much business aviation traffic does CYYQ see annually?
CYYQ recorded 2,449 business aviation operations against a total of 3,945 operations in 2025, according to FAA TFMSC data. Since Churchill Airport is located in Canada, this figure reflects cross-border traffic as tracked by the FAA rather than the airport's full operational count. Business aviation makes up the majority share of the tracked movements at this facility. Monthly figures show some variation, with September recording the highest count at 259 operations. Dispatchers referencing this data should treat it as a cross-border traffic indicator rather than a complete activity picture for Churchill Airport.
Does traffic at Churchill Airport vary by season?
Traffic at Churchill Airport, CYYQ, shows a notable seasonal pattern, with operations rising through the summer and into early autumn before declining toward year-end. According to FAA TFMSC cross-border tracking data, September posted the highest monthly count at 259 operations, while April was the lowest at 160. The months of July through October consistently show elevated activity compared to the winter and spring months. This pattern is visible in the cross-border traffic figures rather than in total airport operations. Dispatchers scheduling flights to CYYQ should account for this seasonal concentration when planning around peak months.
What are winter temperature conditions like at CYYQ?
Churchill Airport experiences sustained cold conditions across much of the year, with average maximum temperatures at or below freezing from November through March, according to estimated climate data. December's average high sits at 1.4°F, and January averages -6.2°F, both reflecting the extended winter season at this location. Days with temperatures below 32°F reach a full month's count in January, February, March, and December, indicating near-constant sub-freezing highs during these months. Snow accumulation of one inch or more occurs on multiple days across the winter months as well. These figures come from estimated agency climate data rather than confirmed observations at CYYQ.