Airport code
YGZ — Grise Fiord Airport
YGZ is the IATA code for Grise Fiord Airport, an airport serving Grise Fiord, Canada. Its ICAO code is CYGZ, and it operates in the America/Toronto time zone (UTC-5). The airport sits at 76.4261, -82.9092 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 146 ft (45 m).
Overview
About Grise Fiord Airport
Grise Fiord Airport is located in Grise Fiord, Nunavut, Canada, and is operated by the Government of Nunavut. All scheduled flights to Grise Fiord are operated by Canadian North. Flights to the airport are usually from Resolute Bay Airport, with most of them only carrying cargo with few to no passengers. There is an airport terminal building located at the airport.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | YGZ |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | CYGZ |
| Airport name | Grise Fiord Airport |
| City | Grise Fiord |
| Country | Canada |
| Time zone | America/Toronto (UTC-5) |
| Latitude | 76.4261 |
| Longitude | -82.9092 |
| Elevation | 146 ft (45 m) |
| Airport type | Small airport |
| Continent | North America |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Grise Fiord Airport?
The IATA code for Grise Fiord Airport is YGZ.
What is the ICAO code for Grise Fiord Airport?
The ICAO code for Grise Fiord Airport is CYGZ.
Where is YGZ airport located?
Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) is located in Grise Fiord, Canada.
What time zone is YGZ in?
Grise Fiord Airport operates in the America/Toronto time zone, which is UTC-5.
What is the nearest airport to YGZ?
The nearest airport to Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) is Old Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) in Arctic Bay, about 385 km away.
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