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YRT Rankin Inlet Airport

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Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) serves Rankin Inlet. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAYRT
ICAOCYRT
Non-stop11
Airlines3
TimezoneAmerica/Winnipeg
Elevation29 m

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The airport in numbers

Rankin Inlet Airport — facts & history

We pulled Rankin Inlet Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 143,928 passengers in 2024.

Passengers / year
143,928
as of 2024
Elevation
29 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2008–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Rankin Inlet Airport to Rankin Inlet

Train & bus: Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747).

Taxi & apps: Metered taxi, flat zone fares at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal in most provinces.

Tipping: 15% is usual.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from Rankin Inlet Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Rankin Inlet ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Rankin Inlet Airport

Non-stop flights to about 11 destinations, operated by 3 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Calm Air · Canadian North · First Air

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Rankin Inlet Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Rankin Inlet Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Rankin Inlet shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Rankin Inlet Airport to the centre of Rankin Inlet?
Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747).
Can I use a ride app from Rankin Inlet Airport?
Metered taxi, flat zone fares at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal in most provinces.
What's the cheapest way from Rankin Inlet Airport to Rankin Inlet?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747).
Can I get from Rankin Inlet Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747). For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Rankin Inlet Airport?
About 11 destinations, including Eskimo Point, Baker Lake, Chesterfield Inlet, Yellowknife. 3 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Rankin Inlet Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Rankin Inlet Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Rankin Inlet Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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