Cape Dorset Airport (YTE): Codes, Runways & Location
Cape Dorset Airport (IATA: YTE · ICAO: CYTE) is a small airport serving Kinngait, Canada. It lies at 64.2300° N, 76.5267° W, 164 ft (50 m) above sea level.
Overview of Cape Dorset Airport
Cape Dorset Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Kinngait in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YTE and the ICAO code CYTE. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Cape Dorset 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 164 ft (50 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Ivujivik Airport (YIK) about 213 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 Cape Dorset Airport
Where is Cape Dorset Airport located?
Cape Dorset Airport is located in Kinngait, Canada. Its coordinates are 64.2300° N, 76.5267° W.
What is the airport code for Cape Dorset Airport?
Cape Dorset Airport has an IATA code of YTE and an ICAO code of CYTE.
How long is the runway at Cape Dorset Airport?
Cape Dorset Airport's longest runway is about 1219 m (4000 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Cape Dorset Airport have?
Cape Dorset Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with gravel surfacing.
Is Cape Dorset Airport a major airport?
Cape Dorset Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
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