Arctic Bay Airport is a small airport serving Arctic Bay, Canada. Its IATA code is YAB and its ICAO code is CYAB. The airport lies at an elevation of 72 ft (22 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 13/31, 3,935 ft (1,199 m) long. Local time follows the America/Rankin_Inlet time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YAB
- ICAO code
- CYAB
- Airport type
- Small airport
- Elevation
- 72 ft (22 m)
- Coordinates
- 73.0061, -85.0462
- Time zone
- America/Rankin_Inlet
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 3,935 ft · 1,199 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Gravel | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Arctic Bay Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YIO Pond Inlet Airport | Pond Inlet, Canada | 235 km · 146 mi |
| YGZ Grise Fiord Airport | Grise Fiord, Canada | 385 km · 239 mi |
| YGT Igloolik Airport | Igloolik, Canada | 421 km · 262 mi |
| YYH Taloyoak Airport | Taloyoak, Canada | 490 km · 304 mi |
| YUX Hall Beach Airport | Sanirajak, Canada | 490 km · 304 mi |
| YBB Kugaaruk Airport | Kugaaruk, Canada | 526 km · 327 mi |
| YUT Naujaat Airport | Repulse Bay, Canada | 722 km · 449 mi |
| YZS Coral Harbour Airport | Coral Harbour, Canada | 982 km · 610 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YAB. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK New York | 3,650 | 2,268 | 1,971 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 4,378 | 2,720 | 2,364 | View route |
| LHR London | 4,455 | 2,768 | 2,406 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 4,733 | 2,941 | 2,556 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 4,795 | 2,980 | 2,589 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 4,877 | 3,030 | 2,633 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 6,022 | 3,742 | 3,251 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 6,356 | 3,949 | 3,432 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,331 | 4,555 | 3,959 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,473 | 4,644 | 4,035 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 8,641 | 5,370 | 4,666 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 8,697 | 5,404 | 4,696 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 11,100 | 6,897 | 5,994 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 11,723 | 7,284 | 6,330 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,530 | 8,407 | 7,305 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,675 | 9,119 | 7,924 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| MF | 122.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Arctic Bay Airport?
The IATA code of Arctic Bay Airport is YAB and its ICAO code is CYAB.
Where is Arctic Bay Airport located?
Arctic Bay Airport is in Arctic Bay, Nunavut, Canada, at 73.0061, -85.0462.
What time zone is Arctic Bay Airport in?
Arctic Bay Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Rankin_Inlet. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Arctic Bay Airport?
The longest runway listed is 13/31, 3,935 ft (1,199 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Arctic Bay Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Pond Inlet Airport (YIO), about 235 km (146 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.