Iqaluit Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Iqaluit, Canada. Its IATA code is YFB and its ICAO code is CYFB. The airport lies at an elevation of 110 ft (34 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 16/34, 8,605 ft (2,623 m) long. Local time follows the America/Iqaluit time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YFB
- ICAO code
- CYFB
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 110 ft (34 m)
- Coordinates
- 63.7564, -68.5558
- Time zone
- America/Iqaluit
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 8,605 ft · 2,623 m | 200 ft · 61 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Iqaluit Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YLC Kimmirut Airport | Kimmirut, Canada | 121 km · 75 mi |
| YWB Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport | Kangiqsujuaq, Canada | 296 km · 184 mi |
| YXP Pangnirtung Airport | Pangnirtung, Canada | 297 km · 185 mi |
| YQC Quaqtaq Airport | Quaqtaq, Canada | 306 km · 190 mi |
| YKG Kangirsuk Airport | Kangirsuk, Canada | 421 km · 262 mi |
| YVM Qikiqtarjuaq Airport | Qikiqtarjuaq, Canada | 469 km · 291 mi |
| YPJ Aupaluk Airport | Aupaluk, Canada | 499 km · 310 mi |
| YTQ Tasiujaq Airport | Tasiujaq, Canada | 571 km · 355 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YFB. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK New York | 2,593 | 1,611 | 1,400 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 3,523 | 2,189 | 1,902 | View route |
| LHR London | 4,053 | 2,518 | 2,188 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 4,399 | 2,734 | 2,375 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 4,598 | 2,857 | 2,483 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 4,725 | 2,936 | 2,551 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 5,435 | 3,377 | 2,935 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 6,301 | 3,915 | 3,402 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,460 | 5,257 | 4,568 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,693 | 5,402 | 4,694 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 8,988 | 5,585 | 4,853 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,318 | 5,790 | 5,031 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,885 | 6,142 | 5,337 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,749 | 7,922 | 6,884 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 12,926 | 8,032 | 6,979 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,738 | 9,779 | 8,498 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APRON ADV | 122.925 | |
| FSS | RDO | 122.200 |
| INTL AIR | Gander Radio | 126.900 |
| MF | Iqalluit Radio, 5nm below 3100ASL | 122.200 |
| PAL | Montreal Control | 134.550 |
| RCO | Artic Radio, (FISW) | 123.275 |
| VDF | 122.200 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Iqaluit Airport?
The IATA code of Iqaluit Airport is YFB and its ICAO code is CYFB.
Where is Iqaluit Airport located?
Iqaluit Airport is in Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada, at 63.7564, -68.5558.
What time zone is Iqaluit Airport in?
Iqaluit Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Iqaluit. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Iqaluit Airport?
The longest runway listed is 16/34, 8,605 ft (2,623 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Iqaluit Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Kimmirut Airport (YLC), about 121 km (75 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.