Iqaluit Airport — Iqaluit, Canada

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Iqaluit 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)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
16/348605 ft (2623 m)200 ft (61 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Iqaluit Airport (YFB)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APRON ADV122.925 MHz
FSSRDO122.2 MHz
INTL AIRGander Radio126.9 MHz
MFIqalluit Radio, 5nm below 3100ASL122.2 MHz
PALMontreal Control134.55 MHz
RCOArtic Radio, (FISW)123.275 MHz
VDF122.2 MHz

Airports near Iqaluit Airport (YFB)

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.