Inuvik (Mike Zubko) Airport

Inuvik (Mike Zubko) Airport (IATA: YEV, ICAO: CYEV) is located 6.5 nautical miles (12.0 km; 7.5 mi) east of Inuvik, Northwest Territories, Canada.

Inuvik (Mike Zubko) Airport
Summary
Airport typePublic
OperatorGovernment of the Northwest Territories
LocationInuvik, Northwest Territories
Time zoneMST (UTC−07:00)
  Summer (DST)MDT (UTC−06:00)
Elevation AMSL222 ft / 68 m
Coordinates68°18′14″N 133°28′59″W
Map
CYEV is located in Northwest Territories
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Location in the Northwest Territories
CYEV is located in Canada
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CYEV (Canada)
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
06/24 6,001 1,829 Asphalt
Statistics (2010)
Aircraft movements15,015

The airport is classified as an airport of entry by Nav Canada and is staffed by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). CBSA officers at this airport can handle general aviation aircraft only, with no more than 15 passengers.[1]

It is also used as a forward operating base for CF-18 Hornet military jets operated by the Royal Canadian Air Force.

In 1995, the airport was named for Mike Zubko (1923–1991), a famous local aviator.[4]

Airlines and destinations

Canadian North check-in counter in Inuvik
Check-in area for Inuvik Airport
AirlinesDestinations
Air North Dawson City, Old Crow, Whitehorse[5]
Canadian North Norman Wells, Yellowknife[6]
Kenn Borek Air
operated by Aklak Air
Paulatuk, Sachs Harbour, Ulukhaktok
Seasonal: Fort McPherson
Charter: Aklavik
North-Wright Airways Fort Good Hope, Norman Wells
Seasonal: Aklavik[7]

Inuvik has scheduled jet airline service provided by Canadian North using Boeing 737-200 and 737-300 jetliners.

Accidents and incidents

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