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Contact Information:

Street address:
Pangnirtung Airport
Pangnirtung
Nunavut
Kanada

GPS Coordinates:
Longitude: -65,714°
Latitude: 66,145°

Summary

Pangnirtung Airport is a medium sized airport in Canada, serving the region of Pangnirtung, Nunavut. The longest runway is 2.920 feet or 890 meters long.

Facts:
Airport size: medium airport
Serving area: Pangnirtung, Nunavut
Longest runway: 2920 (ft)

Codes:
IATA: YXP, ICAO: CYXP

Flight information:
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Flight times (FlightRadar24)

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About the airport

Pangnirtung Airport (IATA code: YXP, ICAO code: CYXP) is a small airport located in the remote community of Pangnirtung, Nunavut, Canada. Situated on Baffin Island, this airport serves as a vital transportation hub for both residents and visitors to the region.

The airport features a single asphalt runway, measuring approximately 1,524 meters in length, capable of accommodating small to medium-sized aircraft. Despite its size, Pangnirtung Airport offers essential facilities and services to ensure a comfortable travel experience. These include a passenger terminal building with basic amenities, such as washrooms and seating areas.

As a gateway to the stunning Auyuittuq National Park, Pangnirtung Airport provides access to breathtaking natural landscapes, including glaciers, fjords, and mountains. Visitors can also explore the vibrant local Inuit culture by visiting the nearby Pangnirtung community, renowned for its traditional arts and crafts.

It is important to note that due to its remote location, flight schedules to Pangnirtung Airport may be subject to weather conditions and seasonal variations. Therefore, it is advisable to check with airlines or travel agencies for up-to-date information when planning your trip.

Videos from the area of the airport

Shorts SC-7 Skyvan landing in Pangnirtung

Published: July 18, 2008
Length: 41:14 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: qaqqaqtunaaq

A box plane lands in Pangnirtung Nunavut. In the 70's Nordair had these aircraft as passenger planes! LOUD!

Fall Landing in Pangnirtung

Published: November 19, 2008
Length: 42:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: qaqqaqtunaaq

Fly through an arctic fiord in process of freezing solid for the winter.

Saputi

Published: November 18, 2008
Length: 25:29 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: qaqqaqtunaaq

Off loading Davis Strait Catch in Pangnirtung.

Weather in Pang

Published: March 15, 2013
Length: 04:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Daniel Kulugutuk

It's not as bad as it sounds.

Cory Trepanier's INTO THE ARCTIC #27: Getting There

Published: October 18, 2007
Length: 22:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Cory Trepanier

Artist CORY TREPANIER'S INTO THE ARCTIC Video Journal Series The 2007 Into The Arctic excursion to the eastern arctic begins. First destination: Auyuittuk National Park. But Cory has to...

Snow to rain and vice versa.

Published: May 09, 2012
Length: 15:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Daniel Kulugutuk

I made this with my Laptop Webcam. For ever second of this video, there are 2 frames of picture. The entire sequence was about 12 hours every 10 second.

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