Alert Airport (YLT): Codes, Runways & Location
Alert Airport (IATA: YLT · ICAO: CYLT) is a medium-sized airport serving Alert, Canada. It lies at 82.5173° N, 62.2830° W, 100 ft (30 m) above sea level.
Overview of Alert Airport
Alert Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Alert in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YLT and the ICAO code CYLT. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Alert Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1676 m (5500 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: gravel. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 100 ft (30 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 2 are within reach, the closest being Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) about 575 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,676 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Alert Airport
Where is Alert Airport located?
Alert Airport is located in Alert, Canada. Its coordinates are 82.5173° N, 62.2830° W.
What is the airport code for Alert Airport?
Alert Airport has an IATA code of YLT and an ICAO code of CYLT.
How long is the runway at Alert Airport?
Alert Airport's longest runway is about 1676 m (5500 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Alert Airport have?
Alert Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with gravel surfacing.
Is Alert Airport a major airport?
Alert Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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