Airport
Paulatuk (Nora Aliqatchialuk Ruben) Airport (YPC)
Paulatuk (Nora Aliqatchialuk Ruben) Airport is the year-round air gateway to the remote Inuvialuit hamlet of Paulatuk on Darnley Bay in the Northwest Territories. Compare transfer options to the community, nearby Tuktut Nogait National Park and onward connections through Inuvik.
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About Paulatuk (Nora Aliqatchialuk Ruben) Airport
Paulatuk (Nora Aliqatchialuk Ruben) Airport is the year-round air gateway for the small Inuvialuit hamlet of Paulatuk, located on Darnley Bay in the Northwest Territories. As a fly-in community with no all-weather road access, Paulatuk depends on the airport for passenger travel, cargo and essential services.
The airport operates a single gravel runway (02/20) of about 4,000 feet and a compact terminal building that replaced an aging facility. Scheduled flights connect Paulatuk with Inuvik, the regional centre roughly 400 km to the west, with the journey taking about an hour by air.
Located just outside the community centre, the airport is a short drive or walk from the hamlet. Ground transport within Paulatuk is limited, with local vehicles, ATVs and snowmobiles commonly used depending on the season.
The airport also supports medical evacuations, charter flying and freight for the region, and serves as the nearest air access point for Tuktut Nogait National Park, which lies about 40 km to the east.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Paulatuk (Nora Aliqatchialuk Ruben) Airport has one small passenger terminal building used for all arrivals and departures. The airport handles domestic community flights, with scheduled service linking Paulatuk and Inuvik, and does not have separate domestic or international terminal areas.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Paulatuk (Nora Aliqatchialuk Ruben) Airport
Transfers
Arrange a private transfer from Paulatuk (Nora Aliqatchialuk Ruben) Airport to the community centre, guest accommodation and other local destinations around Paulatuk.
Hourly Chauffeur
Book an hourly chauffeur for flexible travel between the airport, the hamlet and nearby locations during your time in Paulatuk.
Car Rental
Rent a car for independent travel around Paulatuk after landing, with arrangements best made in advance in this remote community.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize a minibus or charter bus for groups travelling between Paulatuk Airport, community facilities, events and other destinations in the area.
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