What fuel is available at CYFB?

Iqaluit Airport offers Jet A-1.

Does CYFB require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Iqaluit Airport (Canada).

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Iqaluit Airport

Iqaluit Airport (CYFB/YFB) serves Iqaluit, Canada. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (16/34). Field elevation is 110 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

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Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 5/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: CYFB
Name: Iqaluit Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Uncategorized
Latitude: 63.756401
Longitude: -68.555801
Elevation: 110 ft
Country: Canada
Municipality: Iqaluit
IATA Code: YFB
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: N/A
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 16/34

Designation: 16/34
Dimensions: 2623x61m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: 122.200 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: CAD 9.00 per 1,000 kg MTOW
Parking Fee: CAD 5.00 per 1,000 kg per 24h
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: CAD
Remarks: Iqaluit Airport. Nunavut territorial capital. Gateway to Eastern Arctic. Canadian North, First Air hub. Transatlantic emergency diversion.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Available during standard hours. Highest fuel costs in Canada due to remote Arctic supply.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: CBSA port of entry. Customs available. Transatlantic ETOPS diversion airport. International arrivals possible.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: %H:%i
Curfew End: %H:%i
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No curfew. Extreme Arctic conditions. Runway 9,000 ft. New terminal opened 2017. De-icing mandatory Sep-Jun.

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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Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fuel is available at CYFB?: Iqaluit Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does CYFB require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Iqaluit Airport (Canada).

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