Airport
Arviat Airport (YEK)
Arviat Airport (YEK) is the gateway to the hamlet of Arviat and the surrounding Kivalliq region on the western shore of Hudson Bay. Compare transfer options to the hamlet and nearby areas, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Arviat Airport
Arviat Airport is a small regional airport serving Arviat, a hamlet on the western shore of Hudson Bay in Nunavut, Canada. It provides scheduled and charter passenger service that is an important link for the Kivalliq region.
The airport is operated by the Government of Nunavut and has a single gravel runway and a compact passenger terminal. The terminal handles check-in, baggage, and passenger waiting areas on a smaller scale than major hub airports.
Located roughly 2 km southwest of the community, the airport is close enough for short taxi transfers to local accommodations and services. Local taxis provide transport between the hamlet and the airport.
Although facilities are basic, the airport functions as a practical and essential gateway for residents and visitors traveling within Nunavut and to other parts of Canada.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Arviat Airport operates passenger services through a single compact terminal building serving domestic and charter flights.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Arviat Airport
Transfers
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