Coral Harbour Airport
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Coral Harbour Airport (Nunavut) is a small Arctic/regional airport serving Coral Harbour (Salliq), Nunavut. It is a single‑terminal facility handling scheduled flights to regional hubs and charter services for the community.
Terminal Guide for Coral Harbour Airport #
The terminal is small and functional, providing shelter, check‑in and waiting areas for passengers. Facilities are limited and operations are tuned to regional short‑haul flights; expect boarding from the apron.
Getting to and From Coral Harbour Airport #
Transport options are limited in remote Nunavut communities: local taxis or community transport are the primary means; there is no rail or metro. Travel from the terminal into Coral Harbour town is typically a short local drive.
- Local taxi / community transport: arrange on arrival.
- No long‑distance public transport: flights are the main link to other communities.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Coral Harbour Airport #
On‑site services are basic: seating and restrooms; limited or no dining, retail or lounges. Wi‑Fi and charging stations may be unavailable or intermittent-plan for limited connectivity. Accessibility support is available through local operators if requested in advance.
Weather & Climate near Coral Harbour Airport #
Coral Harbour Airport's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -34°C to 14°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -34° - -26° | -42° | 5 mm | partly cloudy | 99% | 5.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.0h |
| February | Poor | -34° - -26° | -42° | 5 mm | partly cloudy | 98% | 5.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.2h |
| March | Poor | -30° - -20° | -36° | 7 mm | partly cloudy | 96% | 5.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.5h |
| April | Poor | -21° - -11° | -25° | 12 mm | partly cloudy | 93% | 5.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.9h |
| May | Poor | -10° - -2° | -12° | 11 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.1 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 18.2h |
| June | Acceptable | 0° - 7° | 0° | 19 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.0 m/s | 1.0 high | 20.4h |
| July | Good | 5° - 15° | 8° | 28 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.6 m/s | 1.0 high | 19.3h |
| August | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 5° | 36 mm | overcast | 88% | 5.0 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 16.1h |
| September | Acceptable | -1° - 5° | -2° | 27 mm | overcast | 89% | 5.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 12.8h |
| October | Poor | -9° - -3° | -13° | 24 mm | overcast | 92% | 5.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.5h |
| November | Poor | -20° - -12° | -26° | 13 mm | overcast | 96% | 6.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.0h |
| December | Poor | -29° - -21° | -37° | 8 mm | partly cloudy | 98% | 5.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 3.6h |
