Baker Lake Airport (YBK): Codes, Runways & Location
Baker Lake Airport (IATA: YBK · ICAO: CYBK) is a medium-sized airport serving Baker Lake, Canada. It lies at 64.2989° N, 96.0778° W, 59 ft (18 m) above sea level.
Overview of Baker Lake Airport
Baker Lake Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Baker Lake in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YBK and the ICAO code CYBK. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Baker Lake Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1280 m (4200 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 59 ft (18 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) about 257 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 ≈ 1,280 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Baker Lake Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Baker Lake Airport
Where is Baker Lake Airport located?
Baker Lake Airport is located in Baker Lake, Canada. Its coordinates are 64.2989° N, 96.0778° W.
What is the airport code for Baker Lake Airport?
Baker Lake Airport has an IATA code of YBK and an ICAO code of CYBK.
How long is the runway at Baker Lake Airport?
Baker Lake Airport's longest runway is about 1280 m (4200 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Baker Lake Airport have?
Baker Lake Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with gravel surfacing.
Is Baker Lake Airport a major airport?
Baker Lake Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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