Rimouski Aerodrome

Rimouski Aerodrome (IATA: YXK, ICAO: CYXK) is a registered aerodrome located 1.8 nautical miles (3.3 km; 2.1 mi) northeast of Rimouski, Quebec, Canada.

During the 1930s and 1940s, programs to combat unemployment during the Great Depression as well as defence requirements during the Second World War led to the expansion of the aerodrome.

In 1946, the City of Rimouski started renting the aerodrome from the federal government.

[3] Two hangars are located at the aerodrome, containing 34,000 square feet of storage space.

[3] The aerodrome has an asphalt runway 4,600 by 150 ft (1,402 by 46 m), allowing it to accommodate turboprops as well as turbofan/turbojet aircraft with over 50 passengers and MTOW over 50,000 lb (23,000 kg).

[1] The aerodrome is surrounded by a 5 NM (9.3 km; 5.8 mi) mandatory frequency area served by the Mont-Joli Flight Service Station.

[1] The aerodrome is served by the Rimouski NDB (Ident: YXK, Freq.