YAC - Cat Lake Airport

Cat Lake, Canada

IATA Code: YAC · Cat Lake, Canada

The airport code YAC is the IATA identifier for Cat Lake Airport. You may also find it referred to as Cat Lake Airport (YAC).

Cat Lake Airport (YAC) serves Cat Lake, Canada, in the North America fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.

YAC is the IATA airport code for Cat Lake Airport, located in Cat Lake, Canada. The airport is situated at coordinates 51.7272°N, 91.8244°W. The current jet fuel price in the North America region is $5.21/gallon as of 2026-05-16.

Current Jet Fuel Price (North America)

$5.21/gallon

⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%

Airport Information

IATA Code
YAC
City
Cat Lake
Country
Canada
Timezone
America/Winnipeg
Latitude
51.7272°
Longitude
-91.8244°
Type
airport
Fuel Region
North America

Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from YAC

Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.

Destination Distance Est. Fuel Cost Fuel Surcharge*
YNO - North Spirit Lake 115 km $1,678 $3/passenger
YPL - Pickle Lake 116 km $1,692 $3/passenger
YBS - Musselwhite Mine 139 km $2,028 $4/passenger
ZRJ - Round Lake 140 km $2,042 $4/passenger
YPM - Pikangikum 148 km $2,159 $4/passenger
YRL - Red Lake 155 km $2,261 $5/passenger
KEW - Keewaywin 156 km $2,276 $5/passenger
YHP - Poplar Hill 172 km $2,509 $5/passenger
YXL - Sioux Lookout 179 km $2,611 $5/passenger
ZSJ - Sandy Lake 181 km $2,640 $5/passenger
YVZ - Deer Lake 184 km $2,684 $5/passenger
MSA - Muskrat Dam 191 km $2,786 $6/passenger
KIF - Kingfisher Lake 196 km $2,859 $6/passenger
WNN - Wunnumin Lake 216 km $3,151 $6/passenger
YHD - Dryden 220 km $3,209 $6/passenger
ZPB - Sachigo Lake 242 km $3,530 $7/passenger
SUR - Summer Beaver 249 km $3,632 $7/passenger
ZGR - Little Grand Rapids 252 km $3,676 $7/passenger
XBE - Bearskin Lake 255 km $3,720 $7/passenger
ZUC - Ignace 256 km $3,735 $7/passenger
YYW - Armstrong 259 km $3,778 $8/passenger
YTL - Big Trout Lake 266 km $3,880 $8/passenger
YFH - Fort Hope 271 km $3,953 $8/passenger
YLH - Lansdowne House 272 km $3,968 $8/passenger
YQK - Kenora 280 km $4,085 $8/passenger
YAX - Angling Lake 280 km $4,085 $8/passenger
XKS - Kasabonika 293 km $4,274 $9/passenger
YRS - Red Sucker Lake 295 km $4,303 $9/passenger
YIV - Island Lake 304 km $4,435 $9/passenger
YST - St. Theresa Point 311 km $4,537 $9/passenger
YIB - Atikokan 329 km $4,799 $10/passenger
YWP - Webequie 332 km $4,843 $10/passenger
YAG - Fort Frances 361 km $5,266 $11/passenger
YGO - Gods Lake Narrows 362 km $5,281 $11/passenger
YBV - Berens River 362 km $5,281 $11/passenger
INL - International Falls 369 km $5,383 $11/passenger
ZGI - Gods River 377 km $5,500 $11/passenger
YGM - Gimli 384 km $5,602 $11/passenger
BDE - Baudette 388 km $5,660 $11/passenger
XPP - Poplar River 396 km $5,777 $12/passenger
YQN - Nakina 398 km $5,806 $12/passenger
YGQ - Geraldton 406 km $5,923 $12/passenger
YOG - Ogoki Post 408 km $5,952 $12/passenger
YQT - Thunder Bay 414 km $6,039 $12/passenger
YOH - Oxford House 424 km $6,185 $12/passenger
YWG - Winnipeg 431 km $6,287 $13/passenger
LYU - Ely 434 km $6,331 $13/passenger
GRM - Grand Marais 445 km $6,492 $13/passenger
ZTM - Shamattawa 460 km $6,710 $13/passenger
YNE - Norway House 474 km $6,915 $14/passenger

* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.

How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your YAC Flights

Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.

Currently, the North America region has jet fuel priced at $5.21/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.

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Climate & Weather at Cat Lake

Cat Lake experiences a temperate climate with distinct seasons. Summers are generally pleasant (18-28°C / 64-82°F), while winters can be cold and may bring snow or ice that occasionally affects flight schedules. Travelers arriving in winter should be prepared for potential weather-related delays and dress in warm layers.

Traveler Guide: Flying Through YAC

Traveling through Cat Lake in the Americas, passengers should be aware that fuel prices in the North America region directly influence ticket pricing. North and South American airports generally have well-established ground transportation networks, including ride-sharing services, shuttles, and rental car agencies. For international arrivals, customs and immigration processing times vary significantly by country.

🇺🇳 Canada Travel Tips

Canadian airports serve both domestic and transborder (US) traffic. NEXUS cards can expedite US-Canada border crossings. Winter weather in northern airports can cause seasonal schedule disruptions.

Planning Your Trip via YAC

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