Iqaluit Airport — Iqaluit, Canada
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereIqaluit Airport in Iqaluit uses the IATA code YFB, with CYFB as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from YFB
Iqaluit Airport
Iqaluit Airport, coded YFB, serves as the principal air gateway to Nunavut, Canada's northernmost and largest territory. Located in the territorial capital of Iqaluit on Baffin Island, this airport handles scheduled passenger flights, cargo, and government operations essential to a region with minimal road infrastructure. Its long runway, originally built for Cold War-era strategic purposes, now supports commercial jets, medevac flights, and even serves as an emergency diversion point for transatlantic aircraft. YFB connects isolated Inuit communities to southern Canada, carrying everything from groceries to medical patients. As Nunavut's busiest airport, Iqaluit plays an outsized role in sustaining life across the eastern Canadian Arctic.
Runways at Iqaluit Airport (YFB)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 8605 ft (2623 m) | 200 ft (61 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Iqaluit Airport (YFB)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APRON ADV | 122.925 MHz | |
| FSS | RDO | 122.2 MHz |
| INTL AIR | Gander Radio | 126.9 MHz |
| MF | Iqalluit Radio, 5nm below 3100ASL | 122.2 MHz |
| PAL | Montreal Control | 134.55 MHz |
| RCO | Artic Radio, (FISW) | 123.275 MHz |
| VDF | 122.2 MHz |
Airports near Iqaluit Airport (YFB)
- Puvirnituq Airport (YPX) — 614.6 km (381.9 mi)
- Kuujjuaq Airport (YVP) — 629.4 km (391.1 mi)
- Coral Harbour Airport (YZS) — 722.2 km (448.8 mi)
- Sisimiut Airport (JHS) — 771.2 km (479.2 mi)
- Hall Beach Airport (YUX) — 793.4 km (493.0 mi)
- Nuuk International Airport (GOH) — 822.4 km (511.0 mi)
- Aasiaat Airport (JEG) — 892.4 km (554.5 mi)
- Kangerlussuaq International Airport (SFJ) — 898.0 km (558.0 mi)
Iqaluit Airport (YFB) is Nunavut's main aviation gateway, offering a long Cold War-era runway, transatlantic diversion capability, and essential connections across Canada's Arctic territory.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Iqaluit Airport?
The IATA code for Iqaluit Airport is YFB.
What is the ICAO code for Iqaluit Airport?
The ICAO code for Iqaluit Airport is CYFB. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.