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Cape Dorset Airport

Cape Dorset · CanadaICAO CYTE

Cape Dorset Airport (YTE) is an airport serving Cape Dorset, Canada, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 64° 13' 48.0" N, 76° 31' 36.1" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 meters) above sea level. With 2 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

164/ 50m

America/Toronto

GMT-4

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Airport Details

IATA Code

YTE

ICAO Code

CYTE

City

Cape Dorset

Country

Canada

Elevation

164 ft

Local Time

02:40 PM (GMT-4)

Coordinates

Latitude:64.2300°

Longitude:-76.5267°

Popular Routes from YTE

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
YFB	Iqaluit, Canada	244 mi	0h 58m	short-haul	100 kg	View
YZS	Coral Harbour, Canada	206 mi	0h 53m	short-haul	85 kg	View

Airlines Operating at YTE

2 active airlines serving Cape Dorset 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 Cape Dorset Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Salluit Airport	YZG	Salluit	Canada	233 km
Ivujivik Airport	YIK	Ivujivik	Canada	214 km
Puvirnituq Airport	YPX	Puvirnituq	Canada	467 km
Akulivik Airport	AKV	Akulivik	Canada	389 km
Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport	YWB	Kangiqsujuaq	Canada	376 km
Hall Beach Airport	YUX	Hall Beach	Canada	548 km

Other Airports in Canada

Old Arctic Bay Airport

Bearskin Lake Airport

XBEBearskin Lake

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 64° 13' 48.0" N
Longitude (DMS): 76° 31' 36.1" W
Latitude (Decimal): 64.230003
Longitude (Decimal): -76.526703
Hemisphere: Northern / Western

Timezone

IANA Timezone: America/Toronto
UTC Offset: GMT-4
Current Local Time: 02:40 PM
Elevation (ft): 164 ft
Elevation (m): 50 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Cape Dorset Airport?

The IATA code for Cape Dorset Airport is YTE, and its ICAO code is CYTE. The airport is located in Cape Dorset, Canada.

How many destinations can you fly to from YTE?

There are 2 direct destinations available from Cape Dorset Airport (YTE) in Cape Dorset, Canada.

What airlines fly from YTE?

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

What timezone is Cape Dorset Airport in?

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

What is the elevation of Cape Dorset Airport?

Cape Dorset Airport sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 meters) above sea level.

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