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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Canada",
    "addressLocality": "Waskaganish"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Air Canada Express"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "30 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Waskaganish",
  "code": "YKQ",
  "connection_tips": "Waskaganish Airport serves the Cree Nation community of Waskaganish on the eastern shores of James Bay in northern Quebec. Medical facilities in the community are basic, with serious emergencies requiring evacuation to larger centers like Montreal or Quebec City. Security procedures are minimal given the specialized nature and small scale of operations, though identification requirements remain standard. Ground transportation within the community is limited to local arrangements, snowmobiles in winter, and ATVs during warmer months, reflecting the traditional lifestyle of this remote settlement.\n\nWinter brings temperatures well below -30\u00b0C, fierce winds off James Bay, and heavy snowfall that can interrupt service for extended periods. This remote First Nations community airport operates as a vital lifeline connecting the isolated settlement to the outside world through Air Canada Express flights. Visitors should prepare for limited amenities and services, bringing essential supplies and appropriate clothing for extreme weather conditions. Flight schedules are particularly vulnerable to weather disruptions, making flexible travel plans essential for anyone visiting or departing from Waskaganish.\n\nThe terminal building is basic but serves the essential transportation needs of community members, government officials, and support personnel. The brief summer season offers more stable conditions but includes challenges from blackflies, mosquitoes, and occasional thunderstorms. Located in the vast boreal forest region of northern Quebec, the airport experiences extreme seasonal variations that significantly impact operations. The airport plays a crucial role in maintaining cultural and economic connections for the Waskaganish Cree Nation while supporting traditional hunting, fishing, and forestry activities in the region.",
  "country": "Canada",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=CAD",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check regional flight schedules; services can be infrequent.",
    "Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.",
    "Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport.",
    "Download your airline's mobile app for updates at this airport."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=51.4733009338,-78.7583007813",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "has_commercial_service": true,
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=CAD",
  "iataCode": "YKQ",
  "icao": "CYKQ",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "July 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 51.4733009338,
  "layover_planner_info": "Waskaganish Airport (YKQ) works best for straightforward domestic turns, not for building aggressive connection margins around multiple separate tickets. Use this page's published MCTs as the floor: 30 minutes for domestic transfers, 90 minutes when interline support is available. For longer stops in Waskaganish, assume terminal amenities may be secondary to the surrounding landside area, and keep backup routing through Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Moosonee Airport (YMO) in mind if the day starts to slip.",
  "longitude": -78.7583007813,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 30,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 90,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 75,
  "missed_connection_help": "If you miss a connection at Waskaganish Airport (YKQ), start with the operating airline or transfer desk before leaving the secure area, especially if bags are checked through or your itinerary relies on interline handling. This airport publishes a 90-minute interline buffer, so ask staff to confirm whether onward sectors and baggage can be protected on the same journey before you commit to a new ticket. If same-day recovery fails, compare rebooking options via Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Moosonee Airport (YMO).",
  "name": "Waskaganish Airport",
  "noindex": false,
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "YYZ",
      "name": "Toronto Pearson International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "YMO",
      "name": "Moosonee Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "ZEM",
      "name": "Eastmain River Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Waskaganish Airport is a certified Transport Canada airport on the east coast of James Bay serving the Cree community of Waskaganish. The field has a 3,511 x 100 ft gravel runway 06/24, a staffed MF and weather service during operating hours, and terminal hours published seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.\n\nTransport Canada describes the airport as a designated remote airport under the National Airports Policy, while daily maintenance is carried out by the Cree Nation of Waskaganish. The terminal offering is simple but specific: free parking, accessible drop-off and washrooms, wheelchair service, and no taxi or rental-car network in the community.\n\nThat combination makes YKQ a true lifeline airport rather than a generic regional facility. It anchors passenger travel, cargo, and medical access for a James Bay community that does not have the surface-transport options travelers would expect farther south.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waskaganish_Airport"
}