Airport
Cambridge Bay Airport (YCB)
Cambridge Bay Airport is a compact public gateway serving Cambridge Bay and the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut on Victoria Island. Compare transfer options to the hamlet, local accommodation and onward connections to other northern communities.
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About Cambridge Bay Airport
Cambridge Bay Airport is a small public airport serving Cambridge Bay and the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. It is owned and operated by the Government of Nunavut and supports scheduled passenger flights, charters, cargo operations and essential community air services.
The airport is located about 3 km southwest of the hamlet of Cambridge Bay on Victoria Island. It has a single passenger terminal and one gravel runway, making it an important connection point for communities in the western and central Canadian Arctic.
Travelers can reach Cambridge Bay by local taxi, private transfer or private vehicle, and the short drive from the hamlet makes onward travel straightforward. Scheduled public transit is not available, so pre-arranged transfers are common.
Inside the terminal, passengers find a compact waiting and baggage area with basic facilities. While services are more limited than at larger Canadian airports, the airport remains an essential gateway for residents and visitors travelling across Nunavut.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Cambridge Bay Airport operates through one compact passenger terminal used for domestic scheduled and charter flights.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Cambridge Bay Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers between Cambridge Bay Airport and accommodation, workplaces or other points in the Cambridge Bay area.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible journeys from the airport to meetings, events or destinations around Cambridge Bay.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Cambridge Bay Airport for independent travel around Cambridge Bay and the surrounding area.
Bus & Group Transfers
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