Baker Lake Airport (CYBK)
Medium airport · Baker Lake, Nunavut, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Baker Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYBK |
| IATA | YBK |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 64°17'56" W 96°4'40" 64.29890, -96.07780 |
| Location | Baker Lake, Nunavut, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16T/34T | 4,200 ft (1280 m) | 100 ft | GVL | Yes |
Baker Lake Airport at a glance
Baker Lake Airport is a medium airport in Baker Lake, Nunavut, Canada, known to airline systems as YBK. The field elevation of 59 ft (18 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYBK are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 16T/34T, offers 4,200 ft (1280 m) of gvl surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16T points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYBK shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Baker Lake Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rankin Inlet Airport | CYRT | 257 km (139 NM) |
| Nejanilini Lake Airport | CYNN | 542 km (293 NM) |
| Coral Harbour Airport | CYZS | 614 km (332 NM) |
| Churchill Airport | CYYQ | 627 km (339 NM) |
| Cambridge Bay Airport | CYCB | 665 km (359 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Baker Lake Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 59 ft field elevation of Baker Lake Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 250 airports and airfields we list for Canada — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Baker Lake Airport
What is the ICAO code of Baker Lake Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Baker Lake Airport is CYBK, and its IATA code is YBK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Baker Lake Airport above sea level?
Baker Lake Airport sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Baker Lake Airport located?
The airport lies at 64.2989, -96.0778 — in Baker Lake, Nunavut, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Rankin Inlet Airport, about 257 km away.
Does CYBK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYBK appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Baker Lake Airport?
Baker Lake Airport has one runway. The longest, 16T/34T, measures 4,200 ft (1280 m) with a GVL surface.