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Chesterfield Inlet Airport (CYCS/YCS) — Chesterfield Inlet, Canada

At a glance

Port of entry: No
Fuel: Jet A-1
Runways: 12T/30T
Elevation: 32 ft

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73% Data Complete 38 of 52 points

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Data last updated: 2026-03-27

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: CYCS
Name: Chesterfield Inlet Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 63.346901
Longitude: -90.731102
Elevation: 32 ft
Country: Canada
Municipality: Chesterfield Inlet
IATA Code: YCS
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/Winnipeg
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 12T/30T

Designation: 12T/30T
Dimensions: 1097m
Surface: UNK
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: 122.100 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +1 867-645-8200
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: CAD 5.00 per 1,000 kg MTOW
Parking Fee: CAD 3.00 per 1,000 kg per 24h
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: CAD
Remarks: Chesterfield Inlet Airport, Nunavut. Small Inuit community on Hudson Bay.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Very limited. Seasonal resupply.

Immigration

Port of Entry: No: Not in the CBSA directory of airports of entry Source: Directory of CBSA Offices and Services, checked 2026-10-15
APIS Required: No
GAR Required: No

Restrictions

Curfew Start: Not recorded
Curfew End: Not recorded
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No curfew. Extreme Arctic. Gravel runway.

Airport Services

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Canada Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A
Landing Lead Time: 2-4 weeks (Non-Scheduled International Licence for charter); 2-48 hours advance for CANPASS reporting

Private / GA Operations:

No permits for private flights. CANPASS or eDeclaration required for customs clearance.

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Active NOTAMs

O2864/26

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RWY ID LGT 12 U/S

2026-10-27 16:50 UTC 2026-11-10 23:59 UTC

R0945/26

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OBST LGT U/S NDB TOWER 632018N 0904348W (APRX 3211FT S AD) 155FT AGL, 205FT AMSL.

2026-09-29 18:52 UTC 2026-12-28 23:59 UTC

Checked with NAV CANADA at 2026-10-27 21:19 UTC.

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Nearby Airports

CYRT Rankin Inlet Airport 50 NM CYXN Whale Cove Airport 84 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fuel is available at CYCS?: Chesterfield Inlet Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does CYCS require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. No permits for private flights. CANPASS or eDeclaration required for customs clearance. Permit details for Canada
Where is CYCS located?: Chesterfield Inlet Airport (CYCS) is located in Chesterfield Inlet, Canada.
What is the IATA code for CYCS?: The IATA code for Chesterfield Inlet Airport is YCS.
How long is the runway at CYCS?: The main runway at Chesterfield Inlet Airport (12T/30T) measures 1097m.
Is CYCS a port of entry?: No. Not in the CBSA directory of airports of entry. Source: Directory of CBSA Offices and Services, checked 2026-10-15.

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