# Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT)

> Rankin Inlet, CA · IATA: YRT · ICAO: CYRT · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `YRT` |
| ICAO | `CYRT` |
| City | Rankin Inlet |
| Country | CA |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 29 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 62.81140, -92.11580 |

## Description

With no road access and long winters, Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) in northern Canada is a regional supply node for Nunavut's Kivalliq region. Carriers such as Calm Air and Canadian North distribute food, consumer and supply goods from here to surrounding fly-in communities, complemented by summer sealift. Volumes feed in via Winnipeg (YWG). For forwarders, YRT is a genuine Arctic regional cargo node, albeit without international links.

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