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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Inuvik 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.

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.

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.

Airlines and destinations

Canadian North check-in counter in Inuvik
Check-in area for Inuvik Airport
AirlinesDestinations
Air North Dawson City, Old Crow, Whitehorse
Canadian North Norman Wells, Yellowknife
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

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

Accidents and incidents

See also