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Gateway to northern Quebec's subarctic wilderness and Nunavik.
Location
Kuujjuaq, Canada
Kuujjuaq Airport (IATA: YVP, ICAO: CYVP) is the main regional airport serving Kuujjuaq, the administrative centre of Nunavik in northern Quebec, Canada. Situated above the 58th parallel, it is a critical transportation hub for the remote communities of the region, as there are no road connections linking Kuujjuaq to the southern Quebec road network.
The airport handles scheduled passenger services as well as cargo operations, playing a vital logistical role in supplying communities across Nunavik. It is operated by Transport Canada and serves as a hub for onward flights to smaller Nunavik villages.
Given its subarctic location, the airport must contend with harsh winter conditions, permafrost, and extreme cold, all of which shape its infrastructure and operations. It remains one of the busiest airports in Nunavik by passenger volume.
Terminals
The airport has a single terminal building suited to the relatively modest passenger volumes of a remote subarctic community.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options are limited, with taxi services being the primary means of traveling between the airport and the village of Kuujjuaq, as no public bus service operates.
Airlines here
Air Inuit and Canadian North are the primary carriers serving Kuujjuaq Airport, providing links to Montreal and communities throughout Nunavik.
Notable facts
- ›Kuujjuaq has no road connection to the southern Quebec highway network, making the airport essential for all passenger and freight access.
- ›The airport serves as a hub for flights to smaller Nunavik communities such as Puvirnituq, Inukjuak, and Salluit.
- ›The runway is designed to accommodate jet aircraft despite the remote subarctic location.
- ›Permafrost conditions in the region present ongoing engineering challenges for airport infrastructure.
- ›Kuujjuaq is the largest Inuit community in Quebec, and the airport reflects its role as the administrative centre of Nunavik.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
