Cambridge Bay Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Cambridge Bay, Canada. Its IATA code is YCB and its ICAO code is CYCB. The airport lies at an elevation of 90 ft (27 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 13T/31T, 5,000 ft (1,524 m) long. Local time follows the America/Cambridge_Bay time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YCB
- ICAO code
- CYCB
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 90 ft (27 m)
- Coordinates
- 69.1081, -105.1380
- Time zone
- America/Cambridge_Bay
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13T/31T | 5,000 ft · 1,524 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Gravel | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Cambridge Bay Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YHK Gjoa Haven Airport | Gjoa Haven, Canada | 376 km · 234 mi |
| YCO Kugluktuk Airport | Kugluktuk, Canada | 432 km · 268 mi |
| YBK Baker Lake Airport | Baker Lake, Canada | 665 km · 413 mi |
| YFJ Wekweètì Airport | Wekweètì, Canada | 673 km · 418 mi |
| YRB Resolute Bay Airport | Resolute Bay, Canada | 713 km · 443 mi |
| YSG Lutselk'e Airport | Lutselk'e, Canada | 785 km · 488 mi |
| YZF Yellowknife International Airport | Yellowknife, Canada | 850 km · 528 mi |
| YEK Arviat Airport | Arviat, Canada | 1,027 km · 638 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YCB. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK New York | 3,659 | 2,274 | 1,976 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,997 | 2,483 | 2,158 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 4,150 | 2,579 | 2,241 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,291 | 3,287 | 2,857 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 5,539 | 3,442 | 2,991 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 5,632 | 3,499 | 3,041 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 5,715 | 3,551 | 3,086 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 7,172 | 4,456 | 3,872 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,245 | 4,502 | 3,912 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,401 | 4,599 | 3,996 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,154 | 5,688 | 4,943 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 9,405 | 5,844 | 5,078 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 11,299 | 7,021 | 6,101 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 11,878 | 7,381 | 6,414 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,041 | 8,725 | 7,582 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 14,362 | 8,924 | 7,755 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ACC | ARTIC RDO | 126.700 |
| ARTC | ARTIC RDO | 126.700 |
| ATF | MANDATORY FREQ | 122.100 |
| OPS | OPS | 22.890 |
| RDO | ARPT RDO | 122.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Cambridge Bay Airport?
The IATA code of Cambridge Bay Airport is YCB and its ICAO code is CYCB.
Where is Cambridge Bay Airport located?
Cambridge Bay Airport is in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, Canada, at 69.1081, -105.1380.
What time zone is Cambridge Bay Airport in?
Cambridge Bay Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Cambridge_Bay. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Cambridge Bay Airport?
The longest runway listed is 13T/31T, 5,000 ft (1,524 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Cambridge Bay Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Gjoa Haven Airport (YHK), about 376 km (234 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.