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Arviat Airport

Eskimo Point · CanadaICAO CYEK

Arviat Airport (YEK) is an airport serving Eskimo Point, Canada, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 61° 5' 39.1" N, 94° 4' 14.9" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 32 feet (10 meters) above sea level. With 3 direct destinations served by 3 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Winnipeg (GMT-5).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

32/ 10m

America/Winnipeg

GMT-5

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Airport Details

IATA Code

YEK

ICAO Code

CYEK

City

Eskimo Point

Country

Canada

Elevation

32 ft

Local Time

11:28 AM (GMT-5)

Coordinates

Latitude:61.0942°

Longitude:-94.0708°

Popular Routes from YEK

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
YXN	Whale Cove, Canada	93 mi	0h 41m	short-haul	38 kg	View
YRT	Rankin Inlet, Canada	135 mi	0h 45m	short-haul	55 kg	View
YYQ	Churchill, Canada	163 mi	0h 48m	short-haul	67 kg	View

Airlines Operating at YEK

3 active airlines serving Arviat Airport.

Abu Dhabi Amiri Flight

MOUnited Arab Emirates

Canadian North

5TCanada

First Air

7FCanada

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Arviat Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Churchill Airport	YYQ	Churchill	Canada	262 km
Whale Cove Airport	YXN	Whale Cove	Canada	150 km
Rankin Inlet Airport	YRT	Rankin Inlet	Canada	217 km
Baker Lake Airport	YBK	Baker Lake	Canada	372 km
Gillam Airport	YGX	Gillam	Canada	529 km
Chesterfield Inlet Airport	YCS	Chesterfield Inlet	Canada	305 km

Other Airports in Canada

Old Arctic Bay Airport

Bearskin Lake Airport

XBEBearskin Lake

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 61° 5' 39.1" N
Longitude (DMS): 94° 4' 14.9" W
Latitude (Decimal): 61.094200
Longitude (Decimal): -94.070801
Hemisphere: Northern / Western

Timezone

IANA Timezone: America/Winnipeg
UTC Offset: GMT-5
Current Local Time: 11:28 AM
Elevation (ft): 32 ft
Elevation (m): 10 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Arviat Airport?

The IATA code for Arviat Airport is YEK, and its ICAO code is CYEK. The airport is located in Eskimo Point, Canada.

How many destinations can you fly to from YEK?

There are 3 direct destinations available from Arviat Airport (YEK) in Eskimo Point, Canada.

What airlines fly from YEK?

There are 3 airlines operating from YEK, including Abu Dhabi Amiri Flight, Canadian North, First Air.

What timezone is Arviat Airport in?

Arviat Airport is in the America/Winnipeg timezone (GMT-5). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Arviat Airport?

Arviat Airport sits at an elevation of 32 feet (10 meters) above sea level.

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