Airports / Canada / YEV
Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport.
Inuvik, Canada · 224 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
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73 ratings
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Operators based
224
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#75 / 229
Canada airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 73 Google ratings , ranked against 229 rated Canada fields.
240 nm
To the nearest alternate
Norman Wells Airport (YVQ).
Overview
Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport (CYEV / YEV) sits in Inuvik, Canada, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 224 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into YEV for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Norman Wells Airport (YVQ, 240 nm), Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport (BTI, 241 nm), and Chalkyitsik Airport (CIK, 256 nm). With a single 6,000-foot paved runway, YEV can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from YEV depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Inuvik.
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Field capability
ICAO
CYEV
IATA
YEV
FAA / Local
CYEV
Elevation
224 ft
Coordinates
68.3042° N · 133.4830° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Canada fields
state range 6–3,940 ft
At 224 ft, YEV sits lower than 75% of the 251 Canada fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,000 ft
- 06/246,000 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,000 ft
YEV's 6,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 240nmYVQNorman Wells AirportNorman Wells
- 241nmBTIBarter Island Long Range Radar Station AirportBarter Island
- 256nmCIKChalkyitsik AirportChalkyitsik
- 269nmARCArctic Village AirportArctic Village
- 280nmEAAEagle AirportEagle
- 287nmYMAMayo AirportMayo
Location
Open the full mapCYEV · Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport · Inuvik, Canada
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from YEV on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 598 nm | 1h 47m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 1,297 nm | 3h 25m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 1,646 nm | 4h 14m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 1,792 nm | 4h 34m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,879 nm | 4h 46m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 1,925 nm | 4h 53m |
| Denver (DEN) | 1,946 nm | 4h 56m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 1,950 nm | 4h 56m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use YEV?
- Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport's longest paved runway is 6,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at YEV?
- Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to YEV?
- The closest alternate is Norman Wells Airport (YVQ), about 240 nm away, followed by Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport (BTI) at 241 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from YEV to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 1h 47m (598 nm), Seattle about 3h 25m (1,297 nm), Jackson Hole about 4h 14m (1,646 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.