Airport code
YAB — Old Arctic Bay Airport
YAB is the IATA code for Old Arctic Bay Airport, an airport serving Arctic Bay, Canada. Its ICAO code is CJX7, and it operates in the America/Winnipeg time zone (UTC-6). The airport sits at 73.0059, -85.0325 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 100 ft (30 m).
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About Old Arctic Bay Airport
Arctic Bay Airport is an airport located 3 nautical miles southeast of Arctic Bay, Nunavut, Canada. Until January 12, 2010 Nanisivik Airport, about 25 km (16 mi) from Arctic Bay, was used for scheduled flights. On January 13, 2010, First Air transferred all air services to Arctic Bay's newly expanded airport with service to Iqaluit and Resolute Bay. Niore Iqalukjuak, mayor of Arctic Bay, said that the move would save community members $40 for the one way taxi ride.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | YAB |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | CJX7 |
| Airport name | Old Arctic Bay Airport |
| City | Arctic Bay |
| Country | Canada |
| Time zone | America/Winnipeg (UTC-6) |
| Latitude | 73.0059 |
| Longitude | -85.0325 |
| Elevation | 100 ft (30 m) |
| Airport type | Small airport |
| Continent | North America |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 3,935 ft (1,199 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Old Arctic Bay Airport?
The IATA code for Old Arctic Bay Airport is YAB.
What is the ICAO code for Old Arctic Bay Airport?
The ICAO code for Old Arctic Bay Airport is CJX7.
Where is YAB airport located?
Old Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) is located in Arctic Bay, Canada.
What time zone is YAB in?
Old Arctic Bay Airport operates in the America/Winnipeg time zone, which is UTC-6.
What is the nearest airport to YAB?
The nearest airport to Old Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) is Pond Inlet Airport (YIO) in Pond Inlet, about 234 km away.
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