General aviation · Arctic Bay, Canada
Arctic Bay
- Elevation
- 72 ft
- Coordinates
- 73°00′N 85°03′W
- Local time
- America/Rankin Inlet
Photo: Bill Abbott · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
CYAB runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Arctic Bay (CYAB/YAB) has one runway, 13/31, 3,935 ft (1,199 m) long of gravel. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Operating hours: Mon-Fri, 1300-2200Z. Prior notice required (PNR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at CYAB, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
America/Rankin Inlet
Country
Canada
CA
Municipality
Arctic Bay
Elevation
72 ft
Position
73.0061, -85.0462
Traffic level
Medium
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Operating hours
Mon-Fri, 1300-2200Z
Access
Prior notice required (PNR)
Runways · CYAB
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 3,935 ft (1,199 m) | 98 ft | gravel | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at CYAB.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Arctic Bay (CYAB / YAB) in Arctic Bay, Canada, through one 24/7 OCC desk. CYAB is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at CYAB
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Canada
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Canada. Applicable permit lead times for Canada are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Canada are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at CYAB
Direct FBO and handler coordination at CYAB covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at CYAB
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at CYAB is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to CYAB
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for CYAB: 73° 0′ 22″ N 85° 2′ 46″ W; elevation 72 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Arctic Bay
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Arctic Bay. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at CYAB.
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Cargo Operations at CYAB
Support for freighter operations into CYAB covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where CYAB sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into CYAB?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Arctic Bay — one desk for the whole trip.