Airport
Arctic Bay Airport (YAB)
Arctic Bay Airport is the small public gateway to Arctic Bay, a remote community on northern Baffin Island in Nunavut, Canada. It offers regional connections to destinations such as Pond Inlet and Iqaluit, with local road access to the community.
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About Arctic Bay Airport
Arctic Bay Airport is a small public airport serving Arctic Bay, a remote community on northern Baffin Island in Nunavut, Canada. It provides a vital year-round air link for residents and visitors in a region with no road connection to southern Canada.
Located about 5 km southeast of the community, the current airport replaced the former Nanisivik Airport as Arctic Bay's main air access point and officially opened in 2011. Its runway of approximately 1,199 m (3,935 ft) can handle general aviation and smaller turboprop aircraft.
Scheduled regional flights connect Arctic Bay with communities such as Pond Inlet and Iqaluit, while charter operations support local travel, cargo and other northern aviation needs.
Ground access to Arctic Bay is by local road, with private vehicles, taxis or pre-arranged transfers covering the short journey into the community. The airport's compact terminal and limited services reflect the remote, small-scale nature of northern air travel.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Arctic Bay Airport has a single small passenger terminal serving regional and charter flights. The terminal handles domestic travel and is used by scheduled and charter air carriers serving the community.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Arctic Bay Airport
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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