Airport code
YEK — Arviat Airport
YEK is the IATA code for Arviat Airport, an airport serving Arviat, Canada. Its ICAO code is CYEK, and it operates in the America/Winnipeg time zone (UTC-6). The airport sits at 61.0942, -94.0708 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 32 ft (10 m).
Overview
About Arviat Airport
Arviat Airport is located at Arviat, Nunavut, Canada, and is operated by the government of Nunavut. Local taxis provide service between the hamlet and the airport for $7.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | YEK |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | CYEK |
| Airport name | Arviat Airport |
| City | Arviat |
| Country | Canada |
| Time zone | America/Winnipeg (UTC-6) |
| Latitude | 61.0942 |
| Longitude | -94.0708 |
| Elevation | 32 ft (10 m) |
| Airport type | Small airport |
| Continent | North America |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 4,000 ft (1,219 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Arviat Airport?
The IATA code for Arviat Airport is YEK.
What is the ICAO code for Arviat Airport?
The ICAO code for Arviat Airport is CYEK.
Where is YEK airport located?
Arviat Airport (YEK) is located in Arviat, Canada.
What time zone is YEK in?
Arviat Airport operates in the America/Winnipeg time zone, which is UTC-6.
What is the nearest airport to YEK?
The nearest airport to Arviat Airport (YEK) is Whale Cove Airport (YXN) in Whale Cove, about 149 km away.
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