# Kirkland Lake Airport (YKX)

> Kirkland Lake, CA · IATA: YKX · ICAO: CYKX · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `YKX` |
| ICAO | `CYKX` |
| City | Kirkland Lake |
| Country | CA |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 353 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 48.21030, -79.98140 |

## Description

Gold built Kirkland Lake, and ore — not air freight — still defines the economy this airport serves in northeastern Ontario. YKX handles mainly general aviation, mining charters and medevac flights rather than scheduled cargo, and it has no dedicated freight terminal. Shipments bound for the district arrive by truck via Highways 66 and 11, while time-critical air cargo is routed through Timmins (YTS) or Toronto. For freight forwarders the practical takeaway is simple: treat Kirkland Lake as a trucked delivery point, with the nearest meaningful air-cargo capacity well to the south.

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