Rankin Inlet Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Rankin Inlet, Canada. Its IATA code is YRT and its ICAO code is CYRT. The airport lies at an elevation of 94 ft (29 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 13T/31T, 6,000 ft (1,829 m) long. Local time follows the America/Rankin_Inlet time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YRT
- ICAO code
- CYRT
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 94 ft (29 m)
- Coordinates
- 62.8114, -92.1158
- Time zone
- America/Rankin_Inlet
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13T/31T | 6,000 ft · 1,829 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Rankin Inlet Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YXN Whale Cove Airport | Whale Cove, Canada | 68 km · 42 mi |
| YCS Chesterfield Inlet Airport | Chesterfield Inlet, Canada | 92 km · 57 mi |
| YEK Arviat Airport | Arviat, Canada | 217 km · 135 mi |
| YBK Baker Lake Airport | Baker Lake, Canada | 257 km · 160 mi |
| YYQ Churchill Airport | Churchill, Canada | 465 km · 289 mi |
| YUT Naujaat Airport | Repulse Bay, Canada | 498 km · 309 mi |
| XTL Tadoule Lake Airport | Tadoule Lake, Canada | 573 km · 356 mi |
| YBB Kugaaruk Airport | Kugaaruk, Canada | 645 km · 401 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YRT. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK New York | 2,747 | 1,707 | 1,483 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 3,288 | 2,043 | 1,776 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,695 | 2,296 | 1,995 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 4,852 | 3,015 | 2,620 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,177 | 3,217 | 2,795 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 5,525 | 3,433 | 2,983 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 5,688 | 3,534 | 3,071 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 7,311 | 4,543 | 3,948 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,148 | 5,063 | 4,399 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,292 | 5,152 | 4,477 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,810 | 6,096 | 5,297 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 9,810 | 6,096 | 5,297 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,394 | 6,459 | 5,612 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,754 | 7,925 | 6,887 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 14,101 | 8,762 | 7,614 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,660 | 9,109 | 7,916 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| MF | Rankin Radio, 5nm below 3100ASL | 122.200 |
| PAL | Edmonton Control | 134.000 |
| RCO | Artic Radio (FISE) | 123.550 |
| RDO | Rankin Radio | 122.200 |
| VDF | VHF Direction Finding | 122.200 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Rankin Inlet Airport?
The IATA code of Rankin Inlet Airport is YRT and its ICAO code is CYRT.
Where is Rankin Inlet Airport located?
Rankin Inlet Airport is in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Canada, at 62.8114, -92.1158.
What time zone is Rankin Inlet Airport in?
Rankin Inlet 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 Rankin Inlet Airport?
The longest runway listed is 13T/31T, 6,000 ft (1,829 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Rankin Inlet Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Whale Cove Airport (YXN), about 68 km (42 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.