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Traveling to Nunavut’s geographic heart? Discover flights to Baker Lake Airport (YBK), the air link connecting this remote Inuit community to the rest of Canada’s Arctic.
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Baker Lake Airport is located about 3 nautical miles southwest of the community of Baker Lake, Nunavut. Operated by the Government of Nunavut, the airport has a single gravel runway and serves as the essential transportation link for this inland Arctic community, which is otherwise inaccessible by road.
Airport code
YBK (ICAO: CYBK)
Location
Baker Lake, Nunavut, Canada
Runway
Single gravel runway
Airlines serving YBK
Calm Air
Popular Routes to and from Baker Lake
Baker Lake has a single scheduled commercial route, connecting the community to Rankin Inlet, which serves as a regional hub for further connections.
Route Type
Popular Connections
Domestic
Onward Connections
Best Time to Book Flights to Baker Lake
Booking at least a few weeks in advance is recommended, since seats on this remote route can be limited. Some connecting service through Rankin Inlet operates on a seasonal basis, so confirming current schedules before booking is a good idea.
About Baker Lake
Baker Lake holds the distinction of being located at Canada’s geographic center and is one of the few Nunavut communities situated inland rather than along the coast. The community has a strong tradition of Inuit arts and crafts, including sculpture and printmaking, and offers access to the vast surrounding tundra for those interested in Arctic wildlife and traditional ways of life.Things to Know When Flying Into Baker Lake
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FAQs — Flights to Baker Lake Airport
Calm Air is the primary airline serving Baker Lake Airport, operating flights to and from Rankin Inlet, with Ookpik Aviation also offering charter services.
The flight from Rankin Inlet to Baker Lake takes about 1 hour and covers approximately 159 miles (256 km).
No, Baker Lake Airport has a single gravel runway, typical of small airports serving remote communities in Nunavut.
No, Baker Lake Airport operates domestic flights only. Travelers from other countries need to connect through a major Canadian hub and then to Rankin Inlet.
Booking at least a few weeks in advance is recommended, given limited flight frequency and the seasonal nature of some connecting routes through Rankin Inlet.
Baker Lake is known as the geographic center of Canada and is one of the few Nunavut communities located inland rather than on the coast, with a strong Inuit arts and crafts tradition.
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