Baker Lake Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Baker Lake, Canada. Its IATA code is YBK and its ICAO code is CYBK. The airport lies at an elevation of 59 ft (18 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 16T/34T, 4,200 ft (1,280 m) long. Local time follows the America/Rankin_Inlet time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YBK
- ICAO code
- CYBK
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 59 ft (18 m)
- Coordinates
- 64.2989, -96.0778
- Time zone
- America/Rankin_Inlet
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16T/34T | 4,200 ft · 1,280 m | 100 ft · 30 m | Gravel | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Baker Lake Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YRT Rankin Inlet Airport | Rankin Inlet, Canada | 257 km · 160 mi |
| YCS Chesterfield Inlet Airport | Chesterfield Inlet, Canada | 283 km · 176 mi |
| YXN Whale Cove Airport | Whale Cove, Canada | 287 km · 178 mi |
| YEK Arviat Airport | Arviat, Canada | 371 km · 231 mi |
| YHK Gjoa Haven Airport | Gjoa Haven, Canada | 482 km · 300 mi |
| YYH Taloyoak Airport | Taloyoak, Canada | 594 km · 369 mi |
| YYQ Churchill Airport | Churchill, Canada | 627 km · 390 mi |
| XTL Tadoule Lake Airport | Tadoule Lake, Canada | 635 km · 395 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YBK. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK New York | 2,998 | 1,863 | 1,619 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 3,501 | 2,176 | 1,891 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,702 | 2,300 | 1,999 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 4,994 | 3,103 | 2,696 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,257 | 3,267 | 2,839 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 5,604 | 3,482 | 3,026 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 5,746 | 3,570 | 3,103 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 7,328 | 4,553 | 3,957 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,893 | 4,904 | 4,262 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,061 | 5,009 | 4,353 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,673 | 6,010 | 5,223 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 9,754 | 6,061 | 5,267 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,649 | 6,617 | 5,750 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,532 | 7,787 | 6,767 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 14,240 | 8,848 | 7,689 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,451 | 8,979 | 7,803 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| FSS | ARCTIC RDO | 568.000 |
| UNIC | ARPT RDO | 122.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Baker Lake Airport?
The IATA code of Baker Lake Airport is YBK and its ICAO code is CYBK.
Where is Baker Lake Airport located?
Baker Lake Airport is in Baker Lake, Nunavut, Canada, at 64.2989, -96.0778.
What time zone is Baker Lake Airport in?
Baker Lake 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 Baker Lake Airport?
The longest runway listed is 16T/34T, 4,200 ft (1,280 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Baker Lake Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT), about 257 km (160 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.