Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport is a small airport serving Aklavik, Canada. Its IATA code is LAK and its ICAO code is CYKD. The airport lies at an elevation of 23 ft (7 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 13/31, 3,002 ft (915 m) long. Local time follows the America/Inuvik time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- LAK
- ICAO code
- CYKD
- Airport type
- Small airport
- Elevation
- 23 ft (7 m)
- Coordinates
- 68.2233, -135.0060
- Time zone
- America/Inuvik
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 3,002 ft · 915 m | 75 ft · 23 m | Gravel | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YEV Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport | Inuvik, Canada | 63 km · 39 mi |
| ZFM Fort Mcpherson Airport | Fort Mcpherson, Canada | 91 km · 57 mi |
| YOC Old Crow Airport | Old Crow, Canada | 215 km · 134 mi |
| YGH Fort Good Hope Airport | Fort Good Hope, Canada | 351 km · 218 mi |
| EAA Eagle Airport | Eagle, United States | 470 km · 292 mi |
| YDA Dawson City Airport | Dawson City, Canada | 500 km · 311 mi |
| CKX Chicken Airport | Chicken, United States | 557 km · 346 mi |
| ORT Northway Airport | Northway, United States | 665 km · 413 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from LAK. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,955 | 2,457 | 2,135 | View route |
| JFK New York | 4,697 | 2,919 | 2,536 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 4,973 | 3,090 | 2,685 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 5,969 | 3,709 | 3,223 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 6,181 | 3,841 | 3,338 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,187 | 3,845 | 3,341 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,513 | 4,047 | 3,517 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 6,524 | 4,054 | 3,523 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 6,611 | 4,108 | 3,569 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 7,764 | 4,824 | 4,192 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 8,933 | 5,551 | 4,823 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 9,586 | 5,957 | 5,176 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 11,090 | 6,891 | 5,988 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 12,358 | 7,679 | 6,673 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,859 | 7,990 | 6,943 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,203 | 9,447 | 8,209 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ATF | ATF | 122.100 |
| RDO | ARPT RDO | 122.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport?
The IATA code of Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport is LAK and its ICAO code is CYKD.
Where is Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport located?
Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport is in Aklavik, Northwest Territories, Canada, at 68.2233, -135.0060.
What time zone is Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport in?
Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Inuvik. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport?
The longest runway listed is 13/31, 3,002 ft (915 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport (YEV), about 63 km (39 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.