Iqaluit Airport (YFB): Codes, Runways & Location
Iqaluit Airport (IATA: YFB · ICAO: CYFB) is a medium-sized airport serving Iqaluit, Canada. It lies at 63.7564° N, 68.5558° W, 110 ft (34 m) above sea level.
Overview of Iqaluit Airport
Iqaluit Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Iqaluit in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YFB and the ICAO code CYFB. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Iqaluit Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2623 m (8605 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 110 ft (34 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kimmirut Airport (YLC) about 121 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 ≈ 2,623 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Iqaluit Airport
Where is Iqaluit Airport located?
Iqaluit Airport is located in Iqaluit, Canada. Its coordinates are 63.7564° N, 68.5558° W.
What is the airport code for Iqaluit Airport?
Iqaluit Airport has an IATA code of YFB and an ICAO code of CYFB.
How long is the runway at Iqaluit Airport?
Iqaluit Airport's longest runway is about 2623 m (8605 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Iqaluit Airport have?
Iqaluit Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Iqaluit Airport a major airport?
Iqaluit Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Iqaluit Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →