Arviat Airport (YEK): Codes, Runways & Location
Arviat Airport (IATA: YEK · ICAO: CYEK) is a small airport serving Arviat, Canada. It lies at 61.0942° N, 94.0708° W, 32 ft (10 m) above sea level.
Overview of Arviat Airport
Arviat Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Arviat in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YEK and the ICAO code CYEK. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Arviat Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1219 m (4000 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 32 ft (10 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Whale Cove Airport (YXN) about 149 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 ≈ 1,219 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Arviat Airport
Where is Arviat Airport located?
Arviat Airport is located in Arviat, Canada. Its coordinates are 61.0942° N, 94.0708° W.
What is the airport code for Arviat Airport?
Arviat Airport has an IATA code of YEK and an ICAO code of CYEK.
How long is the runway at Arviat Airport?
Arviat Airport's longest runway is about 1219 m (4000 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Arviat Airport have?
Arviat Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with gravel surfacing.
Is Arviat Airport a major airport?
Arviat Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Arviat Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →