YFB
Iqaluit Airport
Iqaluit · CanadaICAO CYFB
Iqaluit Airport (YFB) is an airport serving Iqaluit, Canada, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 63° 45' 23.0" N, 68° 33' 20.9" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 110 feet (34 meters) above sea level. With 10 direct destinations served by 3 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Toronto (GMT-4).
Destinations
10
Airlines
3
Elevation ft
110/ 34m
America/Toronto
GMT-4
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Airport Details
IATA Code
YFB
ICAO Code
CYFB
City
Iqaluit
Country
Canada
Elevation
110 ft
Local Time
01:39 PM (GMT-4)
Coordinates
Latitude:63.7564°
Longitude:-68.5558°
Popular Routes from YFB
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YRT | Rankin Inlet, Canada | 733 mi | 1h 53m | short-haul | 301 kg | View |
| YCY | Clyde River, Canada | 466 mi | 1h 23m | short-haul | 192 kg | View |
| YGT | Igloolik, Canada | 532 mi | 1h 30m | short-haul | 218 kg | View |
| YOW | Ottawa, Canada | 1,305 mi | 3h 8m | medium-haul | 328 kg | View |
| YTE | Cape Dorset, Canada | 244 mi | 0h 58m | short-haul | 100 kg | View |
| YUX | Hall Beach, Canada | 495 mi | 1h 26m | short-haul | 203 kg | View |
| YXP | Pangnirtung, Canada | 185 mi | 0h 51m | short-haul | 76 kg | View |
| YAB | Arctic Bay, Canada | 761 mi | 1h 56m | short-haul | 312 kg | View |
| YLC | Kimmirut, Canada | 75 mi | 0h 39m | short-haul | 31 kg | View |
| YVP | Quujjuaq, Canada | 392 mi | 1h 15m | short-haul | 161 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at YFB
3 active airlines serving Iqaluit Airport.
Abu Dhabi Amiri Flight
MOUnited Arab Emirates
Canadian North
5TCanada
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 Iqaluit Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimmirut Airport | YLC | Kimmirut | Canada | 121 km |
| Quaqtaq Airport | YQC | Quaqtaq | Canada | 307 km |
| Kangirsuk Airport | YKG | Kangirsuk | Canada | 422 km |
| Pangnirtung Airport | YXP | Pangnirtung | Canada | 298 km |
| Aupaluk Airport | YPJ | Aupaluk | Canada | 500 km |
| Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport | YWB | Kangiqsujuaq | Canada | 297 km |
| Qikiqtarjuaq Airport | YVM | Broughton Island | Canada | 471 km |
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Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 63° 45' 23.0" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 68° 33' 20.9" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 63.756402
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -68.555801
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Toronto
- UTC Offset
- GMT-4
- Current Local Time
- 01:39 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 110 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 34 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Iqaluit Airport?
The IATA code for Iqaluit Airport is YFB, and its ICAO code is CYFB. The airport is located in Iqaluit, Canada.
How many destinations can you fly to from YFB?
There are 10 direct destinations available from Iqaluit Airport (YFB) in Iqaluit, Canada.
What airlines fly from YFB?
There are 3 airlines operating from YFB, including Abu Dhabi Amiri Flight, Canadian North, First Air.
What timezone is Iqaluit Airport in?
Iqaluit Airport is in the America/Toronto timezone (GMT-4). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Iqaluit Airport?
Iqaluit Airport sits at an elevation of 110 feet (34 meters) above sea level.
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