Resolute Bay Airport (CYRB)
Medium airport · Resolute Bay, Nunavut, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Resolute Bay Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYRB |
| IATA | YRB |
| Elevation | 215 ft (66 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 74°43'1" W 94°58'10" 74.71690, -94.96940 |
| Location | Resolute Bay, Nunavut, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17T/35T | 6,500 ft (1981 m) | 200 ft | GVL | Yes |
Resolute Bay Airport at a glance
Resolute Bay Airport is a medium airport in Resolute Bay, Nunavut, Canada, known to airline systems as YRB. The field elevation of 215 ft (66 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYRB 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, 17T/35T, offers 6,500 ft (1981 m) of gvl surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17T points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYRB 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 Resolute Bay Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Bay Airport | CYCB | 713 km (385 NM) |
| Qaanaaq Airport | BGQQ | 742 km (401 NM) |
| Pituffik Space Base | BGTL | 746 km (403 NM) |
| Hall Beach Airport | CYUX | 811 km (438 NM) |
| Alert Airport | CYLT | 1093 km (590 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Resolute Bay Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 215 ft field elevation of Resolute 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 Resolute Bay Airport
What is the ICAO code of Resolute Bay Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Resolute Bay Airport is CYRB, and its IATA code is YRB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Resolute Bay Airport above sea level?
Resolute Bay Airport sits at an elevation of 215 feet (66 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Resolute Bay Airport located?
The airport lies at 74.7169, -94.9694 — in Resolute Bay, Nunavut, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cambridge Bay Airport, about 713 km away.
Does CYRB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYRB 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 Resolute Bay Airport?
Resolute Bay Airport has one runway. The longest, 17T/35T, measures 6,500 ft (1981 m) with a GVL surface.