Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT)
Rankin Inlet, CA 🇨🇦 Medium Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
CYRT
IATA
YRT
Elevation
94 ft
Region
CA-NU
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GPS Code: CYRT
Local Code: Not available
Location: 62.811401° N, -92.115799° E
Continent: North America
Type: Medium Airport
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Airport Routes
Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) offers 14 flight routes operated by 3 airlines. Major carriers include Calm Air, Canadian North and Keewatin Air. Popular destinations from Rankin Inlet include Winnipeg Int'l, Baker Lake, Chesterfield Inlet, Arviat and Iqaluit.
Route Network Map
Top Routes (by observations)
Newly Discovered
- Iqaluit (YFB) new
- Arviat (YEK) new
- Winnipeg Int'l (YWG) new
- Thompson (YTH) new
- Whale Cove (YXN) new
- Repulse Bay (YUT) new
- Coral Harbour (YZS) new
- Chesterfield Inlet (YCS) new
- Yellowknife (YZF) new
- Arctic Bay (YAB) new
- Baker Lake (YBK) new
- Resolute Bay (YRB) new
Popular Flight Routes
| Destination | IATA | City | Aircraft Type | Airline | Details | Route Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg Int'l | YWG |
Winnipeg | B734 | Canadian North | 48 flights · 925 mi | |
| Arviat | YEK |
Arviat | AT43 | Calm Air | 24 flights · 135 mi | |
| Coral Harbour | YZS |
Coral Harbour | AT43 | Calm Air | 14 flights · 286 mi | |
| Chesterfield Inlet | YCS |
Chesterfield Inlet | AT43 | Calm Air | 13 flights · 57 mi | |
| Winnipeg Int'l | YWG |
Winnipeg | B732 | CAV | 11 flights · 913 mi | |
| Whale Cove | YXN |
Whale Cove | AT43 | Calm Air | 11 flights · 42 mi | |
| Yellowknife | YZF |
Yellowknife | B733 | Canadian North | 10 flights · 707 mi | |
| Iqaluit | YFB |
Iqaluit | B733 | Canadian North | 7 flights · 734 mi | |
| Repulse Bay | YUT |
Repulse Bay | AT72 | CAV | 4 flights · 310 mi | |
| Thompson | YTH |
Thompson | AT72 | Calm Air | 3 flights · 526 mi | |
| Baker Lake | YBK |
Baker Lake | AT43 | Calm Air | 2 flights · 508 mi | |
| Resolute Bay | YRB |
Resolute | AT72 | CAV | 1 flight · 827 mi | |
| Arctic Bay | YAB |
Arctic Bay | AT75 | Calm Air | 1 flight · 729 mi | |
| Winnipeg Int'l | YWG |
Winnipeg | C560 | KEW | 1 flight · 925 mi |
Top Airlines
Operating at Rankin Inlet AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Calm Air
CAV
/ MO
|
10 | 84 | 10 | May 10, 2026 |
Canadian North
AKT
/ 5T
|
3 | 65 | 3 | May 10, 2026 |
|
Keewatin Air
KEW
|
1 | 1 | 1 | Feb 27, 2026 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
13T/31T |
6000 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| MF | Rankin Radio, 5nm below 3100ASL | 122.2 MHz |
| PAL | Edmonton Control | 134.0 MHz |
| RCO | Artic Radio (FISE) | 123.55 MHz |
| RDO | Rankin Radio | 122.2 MHz |
| VDF | VHF Direction Finding | 122.2 MHz |
Ground Transportation
Taxis
Several local taxi companies provide service to and from the Rankin Inlet Airport. Taxis are a common and reliable way to get around the hamlet and typically operate on a flat-rate fare system within the town. It is advisable to have cash on hand for payment.
Rental Cars
There are no major international car rental agencies at the airport. Vehicle rentals, primarily trucks and SUVs, are extremely limited and may be available through local businesses or hotels. It is essential to arrange for a rental vehicle well in advance of your arrival.
Public Transportation
There is no public bus or shuttle system in Rankin Inlet. Transportation is handled by taxis or pre-arranged pickups from hotels or tour operators.
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