Rankin Inlet Airport

Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) opened in the 1950s and remains a single-terminal regional airport that acts as the primary air gateway for the Kivalliq region of Nunavut. Compact but essential, the airport handles scheduled passenger services, cargo and medevac flights on an asphalt runway and is a lifeline for nearby communities. Travelers can reach the terminal easily from Rankin Inlet town by taxi or local shuttle; regular scheduled flights link to hubs such as Winnipeg and Iqaluit with onward connections across Nunavut and Manitoba. Generally pricier than southern Canadian routes, it is served by northern carriers including Calm Air and Canadian North.