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Iqaluit Airport (CYFB/YFB) — Iqaluit, Canada

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes, with conditions
Fuel: Jet A-1
Runways: 16/34
Elevation: 110 ft

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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 7/10

Data last updated: 2026-03-27

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: CYFB
Name: Iqaluit Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 63.756401
Longitude: -68.555801
Elevation: 110 ft
Country: Canada
Municipality: Iqaluit
IATA Code: YFB
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/Toronto
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: 134.550 MHz
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: +1 867-877-6060
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

Customs

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Phone: 888-226-7277
Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: AOE 15

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, with conditions: General aviation with 15 people or fewer on board (CBSA AOE/15) Source: Directory of CBSA Offices and Services, checked 2026-10-15
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: Not recorded
Curfew End: Not recorded
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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Active NOTAMs

S6623/26

warning

Aerodrome restriction

RSC 16 6/6/6 10 PCT COMPACTED SNOW, 10 PCT COMPACTED SNOW, 10 PCT COMPACTED SNOW. VALID OCT 28 0044 - OCT 28 0844. RSC 34 6/6/6 10 PCT COMPACTED SNOW, 10 PCT COMPACTED SNOW, 10 PCT COMPACTED SNOW. VALID OCT 28 0044 - OCT 28 0844. ADDN NON-GRF/TALPA INFO: RMK: TWY ALPHA, CHARLIE, DELTA, ECHO, FO…

2026-10-28 00:50 UTC 2026-10-28 08:50 UTC

E5757/26

caution

Obstacle erected

MOBILE CRANE WITHIN 200FT RADIUS CENTRED ON 634512N 0683135W APRX 90FT BEYOND THR 34 AND 2600FT EAST RCL. 100FT AGL 232FT AMSL. NOT LGTD, NOT PAINTED.

2026-09-07 19:00 UTC 2026-11-15 23:00 UTC

E5413/26

caution

Obstacle erected

MOBILE CRANE WITHIN 200FT RADIUS CENTRED ON 634450N 0683033W APRX 3450FT BFR THR 34 AND 3030FT EAST EXTENDED RCL. 146FT AGL 268FT AMSL. NOT LGTD, NOT PAINTED.

2026-08-22 19:00 UTC 2026-10-31 22:00 UTC

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Checked with NAV CANADA at 2026-10-28 07:15 UTC.

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Nearby Airports

CYLC Kimmirut Airport 65 NM

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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?: It depends on the flight. No permits for private flights. CANPASS or eDeclaration required for customs clearance. Permit details for Canada
Where is CYFB located?: Iqaluit Airport (CYFB) is located in Iqaluit, Canada.
What is the IATA code for CYFB?: The IATA code for Iqaluit Airport is YFB.
How long is the runway at CYFB?: The main runway at Iqaluit Airport (16/34) measures 2623x61m.
Is CYFB a port of entry?: Yes, with conditions. General aviation with 15 people or fewer on board (CBSA AOE/15). Source: Directory of CBSA Offices and Services, checked 2026-10-15.

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