Airport
Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT)
Rankin Inlet Airport is the main air gateway to Rankin Inlet and the Kivalliq region of Nunavut. Use it as a starting point for travel to the hamlet centre and nearby communities such as Arviat, Baker Lake, Naujaat, Coral Harbour, and Whale Cove.
Passengers
Luggage
About Rankin Inlet Airport
Rankin Inlet Airport is the principal airport serving Rankin Inlet and the wider Kivalliq region of Nunavut. Operated by the Government of Nunavut, it links the hamlet to communities across the territory and to southern Canada.
The airport traces its origins to a gravel airstrip built in 1954 to support North Rankin Nickel Mines operations. A modern terminal building opened in 2026, providing a fully accessible facility with a capacity of around 508 passengers and replacing the older terminal.
Located about 1 to 2 kilometres west of the hamlet centre, the airport is reached by taxi, local vehicles, or a short transfer. Its runway and apron support scheduled regional flights to destinations such as Winnipeg, Iqaluit, Yellowknife, and Kivalliq communities.
With airlines including Calm Air and Canadian North, the airport functions as an essential travel hub for residents, business travelers, and visitors arriving in the central Arctic.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Rankin Inlet Airport operates passenger services from a single terminal building. The current terminal opened in 2026 and replaced the older airport building; it serves domestic flights operated by airlines such as Calm Air and Canadian North.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Rankin Inlet Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Rankin Inlet Airport to hotels, the hamlet centre, and other locations in the Rankin Inlet area.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business visits, meetings, or trips around Rankin Inlet.
Car Rental
Rent a vehicle at Rankin Inlet Airport for independent travel around the hamlet and onward journeys in the Kivalliq region.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize vans, minibuses, or charter buses for groups traveling between Rankin Inlet Airport, hotels, and local venues.
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