Rankin Inlet Airport (CYRT)
Medium airport · Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Rankin Inlet Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYRT |
| IATA | YRT |
| Elevation | 94 ft (29 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 62°48'41" W 92°6'57" 62.81140, -92.11580 |
| Location | Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13T/31T | 6,000 ft (1829 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Rankin Inlet Airport at a glance
Rankin Inlet Airport is a medium airport in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Canada, known to airline systems as YRT. The field elevation of 94 ft (29 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYRT 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 6,000 ft (1829 m) of asp 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 CYRT 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 Rankin Inlet Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Baker Lake Airport | CYBK | 257 km (139 NM) |
| Coral Harbour Airport | CYZS | 460 km (248 NM) |
| Churchill Airport | CYYQ | 465 km (251 NM) |
| Nejanilini Lake Airport | CYNN | 478 km (258 NM) |
| Kelsey Airport | CZEE | 793 km (428 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Rankin Inlet Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 94 ft field elevation of Rankin Inlet 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 Rankin Inlet Airport
What is the ICAO code of Rankin Inlet Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Rankin Inlet Airport is CYRT, and its IATA code is YRT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Rankin Inlet Airport above sea level?
Rankin Inlet Airport sits at an elevation of 94 feet (29 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Rankin Inlet Airport located?
The airport lies at 62.8114, -92.1158 — in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Baker Lake Airport, about 257 km away.
Does CYRT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYRT 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 Rankin Inlet Airport?
Rankin Inlet Airport has one runway. The longest, 13T/31T, measures 6,000 ft (1829 m) with a ASP surface.