Pond Inlet Airport Guide

IATA YIOICAO CYIOPond InletUpdated 2026-10-13
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Pond Inlet Airport (IATA YIO, ICAO CYIO) serves the hamlet of Pond Inlet on the northern tip of Baffin Island, Nunavut. It sits at about 72.69°N and 77.97°W, at an elevation of 62 m (202 ft) above sea level. The airport keeps Eastern Time, with daylight saving time in summer, and carries the WMO identifier 71095.

The airport has a single gravel runway, 02/20, measuring 1,221 m (4,006 ft). The Government of Nunavut operates it as a public airport. A Community Aerodrome Radio Station provides local information to arriving and departing aircraft.

Canadian North runs the scheduled flights, connecting Pond Inlet with Arctic Bay, Iqaluit and Resolute. Iqaluit is the main link to the rest of Canada. Statistics Canada counted 827 aircraft movements here in 2010, reflecting the scale of traffic at a remote Arctic community airfield.

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Key facts

Size
1 runway
Location
72.689, -77.969
Operator
Government of Nunavut

Terminals

1 terminal

Pond Inlet Airport has 1 passenger terminal — Air Terminal, handling domestic flights for around 1 airlines. Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel, as check-in, security and boarding points differ between them, and moving from one to another can take time.

  • Air TerminalDomestic

    Canadian North

Nearby cities

1 city

Pond Inlet Airport is closest to Pond Inlet (2 km north). With 1 town or city within reach, it is a practical gateway for the wider region. Distances shown are straight-line from the airport, so allow extra time for road transfers, traffic and parking.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the airport codes for Pond Inlet Airport?

Pond Inlet Airport uses the following codes: IATA: YIO, ICAO: CYIO. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is Pond Inlet Airport located?

Pond Inlet Airport is located in Pond Inlet, Nunavut, Canada. The airport coordinates are 72.6895°, -77.9689°.

What services are available at Pond Inlet Airport?

Pond Inlet Airport offers: 1 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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