Nakina Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
YQN
ICAO Code
CYQN
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Nakina Airport is a small remote facility in northwestern Ontario serving a sparsely populated area. It supports charter operations, community connectivity and medevac flights rather than high volumes of scheduled passenger traffic. The layout is simple: one terminal building and apron parking for small aircraft.

Nakina Airport
Elevation: 322 m
50.1828, -86.6964

Terminal Guide for Nakina Airport #

Terminal Guide for Nakina Airport

The airport uses a single modest terminal with basic check‑in, waiting facilities and minimal staffing. Boarding is typically by apron. Services and concessions are very limited, reflecting the airport’s role serving remote and charter operations rather than large scheduled services.

Getting to and From Nakina Airport #

Getting to and From Nakina Airport

Ground access is by local roads; travel times to nearby communities are short but public transport is generally not available. Taxis and private transfers are the usual options - arrange these ahead of time. There is no rail service to the airfield.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Nakina Airport #

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Nakina Airport

Expect essential, no‑frills facilities only: a small check‑in area, seating and restrooms. There are no lounges, limited food options and likely no public Wi‑Fi. Accessibility assistance and special services should be requested via your carrier before arrival.

Tips for Nakina Airport #

  • Facilities are minimal - bring essentials and expect limited staff hours.
  • This airport primarily serves charter, medevac and remote community flights; schedule flexibility is limited.
  • Arrange ground transport in advance, as taxis and rental cars are not always available on short notice.

Weather & Climate near Nakina Airport #

Climate

Nakina Airport's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -26°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (789 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 22 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
-47°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -14°C and lows of -26°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-20°
Feels Like Freezing
-20°C
Temperature
-26° -14°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.4h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -24°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-17°
Feels Like Freezing
-17°C
Temperature
-24° -10°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -18°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-18° -3°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
11.7h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 6°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-7°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.6h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
15.3h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
20°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
16.2h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
23°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
15.7h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
14.3h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 95 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
15°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.6h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-10° -2°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -20°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

32 Poor

Comfort

-15°
Feels Like Freezing
-15°C
Temperature
-20° -10°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.9h daylight