Cambridge Bay Airport (YCB)

Cambridge Bay, CA 🇨🇦 Medium Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

CYCB

IATA

YCB

Elevation

90 ft

Region

CA-NU

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Airport Information

GPS Code: CYCB

Local Code: Not available

Location: 69.108101° N, -105.138° E

Continent: NA

Type: Medium Airport

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Airport Information

Technical Information

For Aviation Geeks

Designation Length Width Surface Status
13T/31T 5000 ft 150 ft GVL Active Lighted

Type Description Frequency
ACC ARTIC RDO 126.7 MHz
ARTC ARTIC RDO 126.7 MHz
ATF MANDATORY FREQ 122.1 MHz
OPS OPS 22.89 MHz
RDO ARPT RDO 122.1 MHz

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Jul 20, 2025
Taxis

Limited local taxi services are available from the airport to the hamlet. As there are very few operators, it is highly recommended to pre-book your taxi before you arrive to ensure a ride is available. Companies like Ikaluktutiak Co-op Taxi or Go Cargo Taxi operate in the community.

Rental Cars

Vehicle rentals are extremely limited and must be booked well in advance. The Ikaluktutiak Co-operative Association is the primary provider, offering a small fleet of trucks and SUVs. There are no major international car rental agencies at this airport.

Public Transportation

There is no public transit, bus, or shuttle service connecting Cambridge Bay Airport to the hamlet. Transportation must be arranged via taxi, a pre-booked rental vehicle, or a potential shuttle service provided by your hotel.

Nearby Airports

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Albert Bay Airport
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Cape Peel DEW Line Station
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Closed Airport
~88 km away
Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.

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Pretty good Posted by Mick11 on May 5, 2013

One of the 3 acceptable operations in the north. (Iquialiut and Rankin Inlet are the other two)

Contact info Posted by david on October 22, 2010

Operator: +1 867 983-4002 (Nunavut government)
Community Aerodrome Radio Service (CARS): +1 867 983-2501
Fuel (100LL, Jet-A): +1 867 983-2501

Accident on 13 December 2008 Posted by david on December 16, 2008

A Summit Air Dornier on a charter passenger flight missed the Cambridge Bay runway and landed in an icy field. No serious injuries, but lots of damage to the plane (according to a witness):

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/north/story/2008/12/15/summit-flight.html