Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport (CYEV)
Medium airport · Inuvik, Northwest Territories, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYEV |
| IATA | YEV |
| Elevation | 224 ft (68 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 68°18'15" W 133°28'59" 68.30420, -133.48300 |
| Location | Inuvik, Northwest Territories, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 6,000 ft (1829 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport at a glance
Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport is a medium airport in Inuvik, Northwest Territories, Canada, known to airline systems as YEV. The field elevation of 224 ft (68 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYEV 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, 06/24, offers 6,000 ft (1829 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYEV 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 Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norman Wells Airport | CYVQ | 445 km (240 NM) |
| Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport | PABA | 447 km (241 NM) |
| Arctic Village Airport | PARC | 499 km (269 NM) |
| Mayo Airport | CYMA | 532 km (287 NM) |
| Fort Yukon Airport | PFYU | 537 km (290 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 224 ft field elevation of Inuvik Mike Zubko 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 Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport
What is the ICAO code of Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport is CYEV, and its IATA code is YEV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport above sea level?
Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport sits at an elevation of 224 feet (68 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport located?
The airport lies at 68.3042, -133.4830 — in Inuvik, Northwest Territories, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Norman Wells Airport, about 445 km away.
Does CYEV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYEV 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 Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport?
Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 6,000 ft (1829 m) with a ASP surface.