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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
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    "addressCountry": "Canada",
    "addressLocality": "Inuvik"
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  "airlines": [
    "Canadian North",
    "Airnorth",
    "North Wright Air"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
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      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
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  "city": "Inuvik",
  "code": "YEV",
  "connection_tips": "Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport, named after legendary local aviator Mike Zubko (1923-1991), serves the town of Inuvik from a location 6.5 nautical miles east of the community in Canada's Northwest Territories. Winter operations require extreme cold weather preparations, while summer operations may be affected by construction activities and increased tourism traffic. Local accommodations range from hotels to guesthouses, with advance booking essential due to limited capacity in this northern community. The facility operates on varying seasonal schedules reflecting dramatic daylight changes throughout the year, with winter featuring extremely limited daylight hours (sun rising at 13:07 and setting at 14:55 in late February) while summer provides 24-hour daylight.\n\nEssential items for summer visits include quality blackout eye masks, earplugs, and portable blackout curtains for accommodation windows, as many local establishments may not provide adequate light-blocking amenities. The compact terminal handles both arriving and departing flights with basic services, requiring advance coordination for ground transportation since the airport is located outside town limits. The airport serves as a crucial connection point for communities throughout the Mackenzie River Delta region. Weather conditions can change rapidly in the subarctic environment, affecting flight schedules and ground transportation.\n\nGround services include rental vehicles, taxis, and hotel shuttles, though availability may be limited during peak travel periods and should be arranged in advance. Airport and hotel transfer services are available, with some accommodations offering complimentary shuttle service that should be verified when making reservations. During summer months, Inuvik experiences continuous daylight above the Arctic Circle, creating unique challenges for travelers unaccustomed to midnight sun conditions that can significantly disrupt normal sleep patterns.",
  "country": "Canada",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Midnight sun in summer can disrupt sleep at this airport.",
    "Earplugs and eye masks make overnight stays in Inuvik more restful.",
    "Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.",
    "Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "YEV",
  "icao": "CYEV",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 68.3041992188,
  "layover_planner_info": "Amenities are minimal; plan accordingly.",
  "longitude": -133.483001709,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 75,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 75,
  "mct_international_to_international": 90,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact your airline representative.",
  "name": "Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport",
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "YZF",
      "name": "Yellowknife Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "ZFM",
      "name": "Fort Mcpherson Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "LAK",
      "name": "Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "YUB",
      "name": "Tuktoyaktuk / James Gruben Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport operates a compact, single-floor terminal building serving as the strategic aviation gateway to Canada's Western Arctic, processing 72,145 passengers in 2023 while functioning as both a regional hub and official port of entry staffed by Canada Border Services Agency. Named after legendary aviator Mike Zubko, the terminal accommodates the unique operational demands of Arctic aviation including extreme seasonal daylight variations from continuous summer midnight sun to winter periods with minimal daylight (sun rising 13:07, setting 14:55 during peak winter), requiring specialized passenger services and infrastructure adaptations for these challenging polar conditions.\n\nThe user-friendly terminal design enables rapid passenger processing with check-in and screening typically completed within 20-30 minutes due to efficient single-floor layout and manageable traffic volumes from Canadian North, Airnorth, and North Wright Air operations serving regional communities and southern Canada connections. Essential passenger amenities include basic caf\u00e9 facilities and vending machines, though dining and shopping options remain limited reflecting the remote Arctic location. The terminal coordinates ground transportation services including hotel shuttles, rental vehicles, and taxi services connecting to Inuvik town center 6.5 nautical miles west, with advance booking recommended due to limited availability.\n\nOperational infrastructure supports extensive Arctic aviation activities through on-site hangars accommodating regional carriers including Kenn Borek Air and subsidiary Aklak Air for aircraft maintenance suited to extreme cold weather operations, including specialized de-icing services for regional fleets. Arctic Petroleum Services provides Jet A-1 and Avgas fueling from the terminal complex, while the modernized paved runway accommodates larger aircraft including Boeing 737s serving the expanded passenger and cargo demands of this vital Western Arctic transportation hub connecting remote communities like Aklavik and Sachs Harbour to essential services, supplies, and the outside world.",
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}