Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport (CYEV), Northwest Territories
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport (CYEV) serves Inuvik, Northwest Territories, as an airport of entry with a single paved runway rated for aircraft up to the field's 6,000-foot maximum paved length. Its location roughly 587 nautical miles from the nearest metro area places it among the more remote entries in the Skystar network, with the nearest neighboring airports, Old Crow and Fort Good Hope, both well over a hundred nautical miles away.
Runways
Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport has one paved runway, 06/24, 6,000 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Customs
Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport has Canada Border Services Agency clearance available onsite, under a restricted regime rather than general clearance. The terms that apply to a given flight must be confirmed before departure.
Source: CBSA list of airports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport recorded 1,333 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at CYEV concentrates in the fall, peaking in October and running elevated through September and November.
Cross-border movements to the United States, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 149 movements in 2025.
FAA TFMSC records a movement outside the United States only when the flight enters US airspace. This is cross-border traffic, not total activity at the airfield.
Source: FAA TFMSC, cross-border movements, 2025.
Climate
Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport averages 0.3 days above 90°F in June, 31.0 freeze days in January and 1.7 snow days in October. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 66.7°F, and January the coldest, at -6.5°F.
Weather station is on the field. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Alternates
Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport has two alternates within 168 NM. The nearest alternate is Old Crow Airport (CYOC), 149.88 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at CYEV
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Frequently asked questions
What customs procedures apply at CYEV?
Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport operates as an airport of entry under the AOE/15 designation. This customs code caps clearance to a group of fifteen persons per arrival. Dispatchers should plan crew and passenger counts against that ceiling before filing, since a larger group cannot clear as a single party. Confirming manifest size ahead of arrival avoids delays at the border processing step at CYEV.
How long is the runway at CYEV?
CYEV has a single runway, 06/24, measuring 6,000 feet long and 150 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is also the airport's maximum paved runway length, so no other paved surface offers greater distance. The width of 150 feet gives operators a wide margin for a variety of aircraft categories. Runway 06/24 is the only option for planning arrivals and departures at Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport.
What is the elevation and location of Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport?
Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport sits at 224 feet elevation in Inuvik, Northwest Territories, identified by the code CYEV. The field is roughly 587 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area, reflecting its position in Canada's north. The nearest listed neighboring airports are Old Crow Airport, about 150 nautical miles to the west-southwest, and Fort Good Hope Airport, about 167 nautical miles to the south-southeast. These distances matter for alternate planning given the remoteness of the region.
What does the seasonal traffic pattern look like at CYEV?
Business aviation traffic at CYEV, seen as cross-border activity in FAA TFMSC data, rises through the fall months and peaks in October at 149 operations. September and November also show elevated counts, at 139 and 130 operations respectively. The lower point in the annual cycle falls in June, with 79 operations recorded. Dispatchers working into Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport should expect this fall concentration when planning slot and ramp availability.
What winter temperatures should crews expect at CYEV?
Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport records average maximum temperatures well below freezing for much of the year, with January averaging -6.5°F and December averaging -3.5°F. Days below 32°F run at or near the full month count from November through March. Snow accumulation of one inch or more is recorded across most winter months, including October, November, and December. Crews operating into CYEV during this period should plan for sustained cold-weather conditions on the ground.