Kuujjuarapik Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
YGW
ICAO Code
CYGW
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Kuujjuarapik Airport serves the Inuit community of Kuujjuarapik in northern Quebec and operates scheduled regional flights and charters from a single small passenger terminal. The airport primarily supports local travel and connectivity to larger regional centres.

Kuujjuarapik Airport
Elevation: 10 m
55.2819, -77.7653

Getting to and From Kuujjuarapik Airport #

Transport is typically arranged by local hosts or via limited taxi services; travel time to the village is generally a few minutes. There is no frequent public bus; most passengers are met on arrival.

  • Community pickup / taxi: Arrange ground transport in advance-many visitors are met by family or accommodation providers.
  • Driving: Short local roads connect the terminal to the settlement; car hire is not common.
  • Seasonal water access: In some seasons, water routes supplement access-confirm local conditions.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Kuujjuarapik Airport #

Facilities are minimal and utilitarian: small waiting area, restrooms and limited seating. There are no lounges and retail/food options are very limited-bring essentials. Wi‑Fi and charging infrastructure are unlikely; prepare for self-sufficiency. Accessibility arrangements should be coordinated through the airline in advance.

Tips for Kuujjuarapik Airport #

  • Kuujjuarapik has limited scheduled services-verify flight times and check baggage rules for small aircraft.
  • On arrival, ground transport is limited; coordinate pick-up with your host or accommodation.
  • Terminal amenities are minimal-bring snacks and water for long waits.
  • Weather and seasonal conditions can affect schedules-allow buffer time for connections.

Weather & Climate near Kuujjuarapik Airport #

Climate

Kuujjuarapik Airport's climate is classified as Subarctic (Dry Summer) - Subarctic (Dry Summer) climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -28°C to 17°C. Moderate rainfall (644 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 13 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
-40°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -19°C and lows of -27°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-23°
Feels Like Freezing
-23°C
Temperature
-27° -19°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.6h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -18°C and lows of -28°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-23°
Feels Like Freezing
-23°C
Temperature
-28° -18°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -22°C. The driest month with just 21 mm and partly cloudy skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-16°
Feels Like Freezing
-16°C
Temperature
-22° -10°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -11°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-11° -1°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
14.0h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
16.0h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
17.1h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
16.6h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
14.8h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (101 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

31 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-7° -2°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
6.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.1h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -19°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

33 Poor

Comfort

-16°
Feels Like Freezing
-16°C
Temperature
-19° -12°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.9h daylight