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Resolute Bay Airport

Resolute Bay Airport (CYRB/YRB) serves Resolute Bay, Canada. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (17T/35T). Field elevation is 215 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: CYRB
  • Name: Resolute Bay Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Uncategorized
  • Latitude: 74.716904
  • Longitude: -94.969398
  • Elevation: 215 ft
  • Country: Canada
  • Municipality: Resolute Bay
  • IATA Code: YRB
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: N/A
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 17T/35T

  • Designation: 17T/35T
  • Dimensions: 1981x61m
  • Surface: GVL
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: 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

  • 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: Yes
  • PPR Contact: Resolute Bay Airport Manager: +1-867-252-3844
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: CAD 7.00 per 1,000 kg MTOW
  • Parking Fee: CAD 4.00 per 1,000 kg per 24h
  • Handling Mandatory: No
  • Currency: CAD
  • Remarks: Resolute Bay Airport, Nunavut. One of northernmost airports in Canada. Arctic research station. Military (CFS Alert resupply).

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Very limited availability. Fuel resupply by seasonal sealift. Highest fuel costs.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: No
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Not a port of entry. Extreme Arctic location. Military and research operations.

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: %H:%i
  • Curfew End: %H:%i
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: No curfew. Extreme High Arctic conditions. 24h darkness Nov-Feb. Whiteout conditions common.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions
What fuel is available at CYRB?
Resolute Bay Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does CYRB require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Resolute Bay Airport (Canada).
Does CYRB require slots or PPR?
PPR is required at Resolute Bay Airport.