Cambridge Bay Airport (CYCB)
Medium airport · Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Cambridge Bay Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYCB |
| IATA | YCB |
| Elevation | 90 ft (27 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 69°6'29" W 105°8'17" 69.10810, -105.13800 |
| Location | Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13T/31T | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 150 ft | GVL | Yes |
Cambridge Bay Airport at a glance
Cambridge Bay Airport is a medium airport in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, Canada, known to airline systems as YCB. The field elevation of 90 ft (27 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYCB 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, 13T/31T, offers 5,000 ft (1524 m) of gvl surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13T points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYCB 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 Cambridge Bay Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ekati Airport | CYOA | 545 km (294 NM) |
| Baker Lake Airport | CYBK | 665 km (359 NM) |
| Resolute Bay Airport | CYRB | 713 km (385 NM) |
| Yellowknife International Airport | CYZF | 850 km (459 NM) |
| Rankin Inlet Airport | CYRT | 912 km (492 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cambridge Bay Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 90 ft field elevation of Cambridge Bay 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 Cambridge Bay Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cambridge Bay Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cambridge Bay Airport is CYCB, and its IATA code is YCB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cambridge Bay Airport above sea level?
Cambridge Bay Airport sits at an elevation of 90 feet (27 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cambridge Bay Airport located?
The airport lies at 69.1081, -105.1380 — in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ekati Airport, about 545 km away.
Does CYCB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYCB 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 Cambridge Bay Airport?
Cambridge Bay Airport has one runway. The longest, 13T/31T, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a GVL surface.