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Small airportScheduled service

Chesterfield Inlet Airport

IATA YCSICAO CYCS🇨🇦 Chesterfield Inlet
Coordinates
63.3469°N, 90.7311°W
Elevation
32 ft (10 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
CA-NU
Time zone
Rankin Inlet(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
7.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Sunrise
03:29
Sunset
22:50

About 19h 21m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Chesterfield Inlet Airport

Chesterfield Inlet Airport is located 1 nautical mile northwest of Chesterfield Inlet, Nunavut, Canada, and is operated by the government of Nunavut.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Chesterfield Inlet Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: CYRT.

Live weather

CYRT

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
12T / 30T3,600 ft / 1,097 mUnkUnlitOpen

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (3)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Chesterfield Inlet Airport?

The ICAO code for Chesterfield Inlet Airport is CYCS, and its IATA code is YCS.

Where is Chesterfield Inlet Airport located?

Chesterfield Inlet Airport is small airport located in Chesterfield Inlet, Canada, at an elevation of 32 ft (10 m).

How many runways does Chesterfield Inlet Airport have?

Chesterfield Inlet Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,600 ft / 1,097 m.

Which airlines fly to Chesterfield Inlet Airport?

Airlines historically serving Chesterfield Inlet Airport include Abu Dhabi Amiri Flight, Canadian North, First Air (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Chesterfield Inlet Airport?

Historical data lists 3 nonstop destinations from Chesterfield Inlet Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Chesterfield Inlet Airport in?

Chesterfield Inlet Airport is in the America/Rankin Inlet time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Chesterfield Inlet Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Chesterfield Inlet Airport is approximately 7.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Chesterfield Inlet Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.