Gateway to subarctic Quebec on Hudson Bay's eastern shore.
Location
Kuujjuarapik, Canada
Kuujjuarapik Airport (IATA: YGW, ICAO: CYGW) serves the remote community of Kuujjuarapik, located on the eastern shore of Hudson Bay in northern Quebec, Canada. It is a vital air link for this isolated community, which is not connected to any road network and relies almost entirely on air transport for passenger travel and freight delivery.
The airport handles scheduled regional flights connecting Kuujjuarapik to other communities in northern Quebec as well as to southern cities. It plays a critical role in supporting the local Cree and Inuit populations, researchers, and government personnel operating in the region.
Given its remote subarctic location, the airport faces challenging operating conditions including severe winter weather, strong winds, and limited infrastructure. It is administered under the jurisdiction of Transport Canada and supports both wheeled and, historically, ski-equipped aircraft operations.
Terminals
The airport has a small, single terminal building suited to the low passenger volumes of a remote northern community.
Getting to & from
Ground transport within the community is limited, as Kuujjuarapik has no connecting road system to the broader Quebec highway network.
Airlines here
Air Inuit and Propair provide scheduled regional service connecting Kuujjuarapik to Montreal and other northern Quebec communities.
Notable facts
- ›Kuujjuarapik is accessible only by air or sea, making the airport essential for all year-round passenger and cargo movement.
- ›The community sits at the mouth of the Great Whale River on Hudson Bay, near the Quebec-Ontario border.
- ›The airport serves both the Cree community of Whapmagoostui and the Inuit community of Kuujjuarapik, which coexist in the same location.
- ›Elevation of the airport is approximately 34 metres (112 feet) above sea level.
- ›The airport supports scientific and environmental research activities related to the subarctic and Hudson Bay ecosystem.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
