Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT): Codes, Runways & Location
Rankin Inlet Airport (IATA: YRT · ICAO: CYRT) is a medium-sized airport serving Rankin Inlet, Canada. It lies at 62.8114° N, 92.1158° W, 94 ft (29 m) above sea level.
Overview of Rankin Inlet Airport
Rankin Inlet Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Rankin Inlet in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YRT and the ICAO code CYRT. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Rankin Inlet Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1829 m (6000 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, 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 94 ft (29 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 68 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 ≈ 1,829 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rankin Inlet Airport
Where is Rankin Inlet Airport located?
Rankin Inlet Airport is located in Rankin Inlet, Canada. Its coordinates are 62.8114° N, 92.1158° W.
What is the airport code for Rankin Inlet Airport?
Rankin Inlet Airport has an IATA code of YRT and an ICAO code of CYRT.
How long is the runway at Rankin Inlet Airport?
Rankin Inlet Airport's longest runway is about 1829 m (6000 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Rankin Inlet Airport have?
Rankin Inlet Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Rankin Inlet Airport a major airport?
Rankin Inlet Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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