Churchill Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
YYQ
ICAO Code
CYYQ
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Churchill Airport serves the town of Churchill, Manitoba, and the surrounding region. It is a remote, low-volume airport that handles scheduled flights to larger centres and supports tourism and research travel to the area.

The layout is a single small terminal building with apron boarding; passenger facilities are scaled to the small number of visitors and seasonal peaks.

Churchill Airport
Elevation: 28 m
58.7392, -94.0650

Terminal Guide for Churchill Airport #

One compact terminal handles arrivals and departures. Facilities include check-in, a modest waiting area and baggage claim; boarding is by walk to the apron and no jetbridges are present. Seasonal variations can affect operations and staffing levels.

Getting to and From Churchill Airport #

The airport is close to the town of Churchill; ground transfers are short.

  • Car / taxi: Short drive to central Churchill - typically under 10 minutes. Local taxis and hotel pickups are common.
  • Shuttle: Some hotels and tour operators provide transfers timed to flights.
  • Public transit: No regular urban transit system; walking and taxis are typical within town.
  • Ride-share: Not available in Churchill.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Churchill Airport #

Facilities are modest but cover basic traveller needs.

  • Lounges: None.
  • Food & drink: Small café or vending may be available depending on hours; town has more options a short distance away.
  • Wi‑Fi: Limited availability; do not rely on it for large data needs.
  • Charging: A few outlets in the terminal waiting area.
  • Luggage: Standard baggage handling for regional flights.
  • Accessibility: Basic accessible access; request assistance ahead of arrival if required.

Tips for Churchill Airport #

  • Churchill is remote and weather-dependent - flights can be delayed or cancelled, especially in shoulder seasons.
  • There are no large shops or lounges; bring food and warm clothing for waits.
  • If travelling to see polar bears or northern lights, coordinate transfers and tours in advance as operators are limited.

Weather & Climate near Churchill Airport #

Climate

Churchill Airport's climate is classified as Subarctic (Dry Summer) - Subarctic (Dry Summer) climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -31°C to 18°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 15 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-51°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -23°C and lows of -31°C. Light rainfall, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

43 Poor

Comfort

-27°
Feels Like Freezing
-27°C
Temperature
-31° -23°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
6.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.9h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -21°C and lows of -29°C. The driest month with just 15 mm, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

43 Poor

Comfort

-25°
Feels Like Freezing
-25°C
Temperature
-29° -21°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -25°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

-20°
Feels Like Freezing
-20°C
Temperature
-25° -14°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -14°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-14° -5°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
14.2h daylight

May

May is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-4°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
16.6h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
17.9h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
17.2h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 69 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
15.1h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
12.6h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

33 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
6.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -17°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

33 Poor

Comfort

-13°
Feels Like Freezing
-13°C
Temperature
-17° -9°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
6.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.6h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -19°C and lows of -27°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-23°
Feels Like Freezing
-23°C
Temperature
-27° -19°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.2h daylight