YRT - Rankin Inlet Airport

Rankin Inlet, Canada

IATA Code: YRT · Rankin Inlet, Canada

The airport code YRT is the IATA identifier for Rankin Inlet Airport. You may also find it referred to as Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT).

Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) serves Rankin Inlet, Canada, in the North America fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.

YRT is the IATA airport code for Rankin Inlet Airport, located in Rankin Inlet, Canada. The airport is situated at coordinates 62.8114°N, 92.1158°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
YRT
City
Rankin Inlet
Country
Canada
Timezone
America/Winnipeg
Latitude
62.8114°
Longitude
-92.1158°
Type
airport
Fuel Region
North America

Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from YRT

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

Destination Distance Est. Fuel Cost Fuel Surcharge*
YXN - Whale Cove 68 km $992 $2/passenger
YCS - Chesterfield Inlet 92 km $1,342 $3/passenger
YEK - Eskimo Point 217 km $3,166 $6/passenger
YBK - Baker Lake 257 km $3,749 $7/passenger
YZS - Coral Harbour 460 km $6,710 $13/passenger
YYQ - Churchill 465 km $6,783 $14/passenger
YUT - Repulse Bay 498 km $7,265 $15/passenger
XTL - Tadoule Lake 573 km $8,359 $17/passenger
YBB - Pelly Bay 645 km $9,409 $19/passenger
YHK - Gjoa Haven 669 km $9,759 $20/passenger
XLB - Lac Brochet 689 km $10,051 $20/passenger
YIK - Ivujivik 726 km $10,591 $21/passenger
YGX - Gillam 732 km $10,678 $21/passenger
YYH - Spence Bay 752 km $10,970 $22/passenger
YBT - Brochet 758 km $11,058 $22/passenger
AKV - Akulivik 765 km $11,160 $22/passenger
XSI - South Indian Lake 769 km $11,218 $22/passenger
ZTM - Shamattawa 772 km $11,262 $23/passenger
ILF - Ilford 776 km $11,320 $23/passenger
ZAC - York Landing 780 km $11,379 $23/passenger
YTE - Cape Dorset 787 km $11,481 $23/passenger
KES - Kelsey 793 km $11,568 $23/passenger
YER - Fort Severn 796 km $11,612 $23/passenger
ZWL - Wollaston Lake 799 km $11,656 $23/passenger
YNL - Points North Landing 824 km $12,021 $24/passenger
YUX - Hall Beach 826 km $12,050 $24/passenger
YLR - Leaf Rapids 827 km $12,064 $24/passenger
YYL - Lynn Lake 828 km $12,079 $24/passenger
YSF - Stony Rapids 836 km $12,196 $24/passenger
YTH - Thompson 844 km $12,312 $25/passenger
YPX - Puvirnituq 844 km $12,312 $25/passenger
YZG - Salluit 845 km $12,327 $25/passenger
PIW - Pikwitonei 852 km $12,429 $25/passenger
YGT - Igloolik 862 km $12,575 $25/passenger
JOJ - Doris Lake 888 km $12,954 $26/passenger
YTD - Thicket Portage 892 km $13,012 $26/passenger
ZGI - Gods River 893 km $13,027 $26/passenger
YOH - Oxford House 894 km $13,042 $26/passenger
ZFD - Fond-Du-Lac 895 km $13,056 $26/passenger
YPH - Inukjuak 902 km $13,158 $26/passenger
YCB - Cambridge Bay 912 km $13,304 $27/passenger
YGO - Gods Lake Narrows 928 km $13,538 $27/passenger
YOA - Ekati 930 km $13,567 $27/passenger
XPK - Pukatawagan 940 km $13,713 $27/passenger
YBE - Uranium City 945 km $13,786 $28/passenger
YSG - Lutselk'''e 947 km $13,815 $28/passenger
YPO - Peawanuck 949 km $13,844 $28/passenger
YRS - Red Sucker Lake 965 km $14,077 $28/passenger
YCR - Cross Lake 968 km $14,121 $28/passenger
YKJ - Key Lake 968 km $14,121 $28/passenger

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

How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your YRT 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 Rankin Inlet

Rankin Inlet has a subarctic or polar climate with long, cold winters and brief, cool summers. Winter temperatures can drop well below -20°C (-4°F), and severe weather can impact flight operations. During winter months, it's advisable to monitor weather forecasts closely and allow extra time for potential delays or diversions.

Traveler Guide: Flying Through YRT

Traveling through Rankin Inlet 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 YRT

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