Cape Dorset Airport is a small airport serving Kinngait, Canada. Its IATA code is YTE and its ICAO code is CYTE. The airport lies at an elevation of 164 ft (50 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 13T/31T, 4,000 ft (1,219 m) long. Local time follows the America/Iqaluit time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YTE
- ICAO code
- CYTE
- Airport type
- Small airport
- Elevation
- 164 ft (50 m)
- Coordinates
- 64.2300, -76.5267
- Time zone
- America/Iqaluit
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13T/31T | 4,000 ft · 1,219 m | 100 ft · 30 m | Gravel | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Cape Dorset Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YIK Ivujivik Airport | Ivujivik, Canada | 213 km · 132 mi |
| YZG Salluit Airport | Salluit, Canada | 232 km · 144 mi |
| YZS Coral Harbour Airport | Coral Harbour, Canada | 330 km · 205 mi |
| YWB Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport | Kangiqsujuaq, Canada | 375 km · 233 mi |
| AKV Akulivik Airport | Akulivik, Canada | 388 km · 241 mi |
| YPX Puvirnituq Airport | Puvirnituq, Canada | 466 km · 290 mi |
| YUX Hall Beach Airport | Sanirajak, Canada | 547 km · 340 mi |
| YGT Igloolik Airport | Igloolik, Canada | 616 km · 383 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YTE. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK New York | 2,629 | 1,634 | 1,420 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 3,445 | 2,140 | 1,860 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 4,395 | 2,731 | 2,373 | View route |
| LHR London | 4,411 | 2,741 | 2,382 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 4,759 | 2,957 | 2,570 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 4,941 | 3,070 | 2,668 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 5,258 | 3,267 | 2,839 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 6,612 | 4,109 | 3,570 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,359 | 5,194 | 4,514 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,473 | 5,265 | 4,575 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 9,231 | 5,736 | 4,984 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,444 | 5,868 | 5,099 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,089 | 6,269 | 5,448 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,723 | 7,906 | 6,870 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,316 | 8,274 | 7,190 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,368 | 9,549 | 8,298 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ATF | MANDATORY FREQ | 122.100 |
| AWOS | AWOS | 128.700 |
| RDO | ARPT RDO | 122.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Cape Dorset Airport?
The IATA code of Cape Dorset Airport is YTE and its ICAO code is CYTE.
Where is Cape Dorset Airport located?
Cape Dorset Airport is in Kinngait, Nunavut, Canada, at 64.2300, -76.5267.
What time zone is Cape Dorset Airport in?
Cape Dorset 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 Cape Dorset Airport?
The longest runway listed is 13T/31T, 4,000 ft (1,219 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Cape Dorset Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Ivujivik Airport (YIK), about 213 km (132 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.