YGT

Igloolik Airport

Igloolik · CanadaICAO CYGT

Igloolik Airport (YGT) is an airport serving Igloolik, Canada, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 69° 21' 52.9" N, 81° 48' 58.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 174 feet (53 meters) above sea level. With 3 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Toronto (GMT-4).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

174/ 53m

America/Toronto

GMT-4

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Airport Details

IATA Code

YGT

ICAO Code

CYGT

City

Igloolik

Country

Canada

Elevation

174 ft

Local Time

12:30 PM (GMT-4)

Coordinates

Latitude:69.3647°

Longitude:-81.8161°

Popular Routes from YGT

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
YFB	Iqaluit, Canada	532 mi	1h 30m	short-haul	218 kg	View
YUX	Hall Beach, Canada	43 mi	0h 35m	short-haul	18 kg	View
YIO	Pond Inlet, Canada	246 mi	0h 58m	short-haul	101 kg	View

Airlines Operating at YGT

2 active airlines serving Igloolik Airport.

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 Igloolik Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Hall Beach Airport	YUX	Hall Beach	Canada	70 km
Old Arctic Bay Airport	YAB	Arctic Bay	Canada	422 km
Pond Inlet Airport	YIO	Pond Inlet	Canada	396 km
Repulse Bay Airport	YUT	Repulse Bay	Canada	367 km

Other Airports in Canada

Old Arctic Bay Airport

Bearskin Lake Airport

XBEBearskin Lake

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 69° 21' 52.9" N
Longitude (DMS): 81° 48' 58.0" W
Latitude (Decimal): 69.364700
Longitude (Decimal): -81.816101
Hemisphere: Northern / Western

Timezone

IANA Timezone: America/Toronto
UTC Offset: GMT-4
Current Local Time: 12:30 PM
Elevation (ft): 174 ft
Elevation (m): 53 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Igloolik Airport?

The IATA code for Igloolik Airport is YGT, and its ICAO code is CYGT. The airport is located in Igloolik, Canada.

How many destinations can you fly to from YGT?

There are 3 direct destinations available from Igloolik Airport (YGT) in Igloolik, Canada.

What airlines fly from YGT?

There are 2 airlines operating from YGT, including Canadian North, First Air.

What timezone is Igloolik Airport in?

Igloolik Airport is in the America/Toronto timezone (GMT-4). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Igloolik Airport?

Igloolik Airport sits at an elevation of 174 feet (53 meters) above sea level.

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