Resolute Bay Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Resolute Bay, Canada. Its IATA code is YRB and its ICAO code is CYRB. The airport lies at an elevation of 215 ft (66 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 17T/35T, 6,500 ft (1,981 m) long. Local time follows the America/Resolute time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YRB
- ICAO code
- CYRB
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 215 ft (66 m)
- Coordinates
- 74.7169, -94.9694
- Time zone
- America/Resolute
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17T/35T | 6,500 ft · 1,981 m | 200 ft · 61 m | Gravel | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Resolute Bay Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YAB Arctic Bay Airport | Arctic Bay, Canada | 360 km · 224 mi |
| YGZ Grise Fiord Airport | Grise Fiord, Canada | 383 km · 238 mi |
| YYH Taloyoak Airport | Taloyoak, Canada | 577 km · 359 mi |
| YHK Gjoa Haven Airport | Gjoa Haven, Canada | 677 km · 421 mi |
| YBB Kugaaruk Airport | Kugaaruk, Canada | 710 km · 441 mi |
| YCB Cambridge Bay Airport | Cambridge Bay, Canada | 713 km · 443 mi |
| YUT Naujaat Airport | Repulse Bay, Canada | 964 km · 599 mi |
| YBK Baker Lake Airport | Baker Lake, Canada | 1,159 km · 720 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YRB. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK New York | 3,940 | 2,448 | 2,128 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 4,604 | 2,861 | 2,486 | View route |
| LHR London | 4,684 | 2,910 | 2,529 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 4,707 | 2,925 | 2,542 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 5,018 | 3,118 | 2,710 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 5,071 | 3,151 | 2,738 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 6,152 | 3,823 | 3,322 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 6,476 | 4,024 | 3,497 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,039 | 4,374 | 3,801 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,126 | 4,428 | 3,847 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 8,517 | 5,292 | 4,599 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 8,697 | 5,404 | 4,696 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 11,442 | 7,110 | 6,178 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 11,463 | 7,123 | 6,190 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,753 | 8,546 | 7,426 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,326 | 8,902 | 7,735 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| RCO | ARCTIC RDO | 126.700 |
| RDO | ARPT RDO | 122.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Resolute Bay Airport?
The IATA code of Resolute Bay Airport is YRB and its ICAO code is CYRB.
Where is Resolute Bay Airport located?
Resolute Bay Airport is in Resolute Bay, Nunavut, Canada, at 74.7169, -94.9694.
What time zone is Resolute Bay Airport in?
Resolute Bay Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Resolute. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Resolute Bay Airport?
The longest runway listed is 17T/35T, 6,500 ft (1,981 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Resolute Bay Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Arctic Bay Airport (YAB), about 360 km (224 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.