YAB

Old Arctic Bay Airport

Arctic Bay · CanadaICAO CJX7

Old Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) is an airport serving Arctic Bay, Canada, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 73° 0' 21.2" N, 85° 1' 57.2" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 100 feet (30 meters) above sea level. With 2 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Winnipeg (GMT-5).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

100/ 30m

America/Winnipeg

GMT-5

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Airport Details

IATA Code

YAB

ICAO Code

CJX7

City

Arctic Bay

Country

Canada

Elevation

100 ft

Local Time

02:56 PM (GMT-5)

Coordinates

Latitude:73.0059°

Longitude:-85.0325°

Popular Routes from YAB

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
YFB	Iqaluit, Canada	761 mi	1h 56m	short-haul	312 kg	View
YRB	Resolute, Canada	225 mi	0h 56m	short-haul	92 kg	View

Airlines Operating at YAB

1 active airline serving Old Arctic Bay Airport.

First Air

7FCanada

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Old Arctic Bay Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Grise Fiord Airport	YGZ	Grise Fiord	Canada	387 km
Igloolik Airport	YGT	Igloolik	Canada	422 km
Hall Beach Airport	YUX	Hall Beach	Canada	492 km

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XBEBearskin Lake

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QBCBella Coola

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 73° 0' 21.2" N
Longitude (DMS): 85° 1' 57.2" W
Latitude (Decimal): 73.005892
Longitude (Decimal): -85.032549
Hemisphere: Northern / Western

Timezone

IANA Timezone: America/Winnipeg
UTC Offset: GMT-5
Current Local Time: 02:56 PM
Elevation (ft): 100 ft
Elevation (m): 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Old Arctic Bay Airport?

The IATA code for Old Arctic Bay Airport is YAB, and its ICAO code is CJX7. The airport is located in Arctic Bay, Canada.

How many destinations can you fly to from YAB?

There are 2 direct destinations available from Old Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) in Arctic Bay, Canada.

What airlines fly from YAB?

There are 1 airlines operating from YAB, including First Air.

What timezone is Old Arctic Bay Airport in?

Old Arctic Bay Airport is in the America/Winnipeg timezone (GMT-5). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Old Arctic Bay Airport?

Old Arctic Bay Airport sits at an elevation of 100 feet (30 meters) above sea level.

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