The North Warning System (NWS) is a joint United States and Canadian early-warning radar system for the atmospheric air defense of North America. It provides surveillance of airspace from potential incursions or attacks from across North America's polar region. It replaced the Distant Early Warning Line system in the late 1980s.
Sanirajak, Syllabics: ᓴᓂᕋᔭᒃ), formerly known as Hall Beach until 27 February 2020, is an Inuit settlement within the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, Canada, approximately 69 km (43 mi) south of Igloolik.
Alert Airport is located at Alert, Nunavut, Canada, approximately 830 km (520 mi) south of the true North Pole. It is operated by the Canadian Department of National Defence and is part of Canadian Forces Station Alert. A weather station was established on the site in 1950, and in 1957 construction began on the military facilities which are still in use to this day. It is the northernmost airport in the world.
Arviat Airport is located at Arviat, Nunavut, Canada, and is operated by the government of Nunavut. Local taxis provide service between the hamlet and the airport for $7.
Baker Lake Airport is located 3 nautical miles southwest of Baker Lake, Nunavut, Canada. It is operated by the government of Nunavut.
Cambridge Bay Airport is located 1.6 nautical miles southwest of Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, Canada, and is operated by the government of Nunavut.
Clyde River Airport is located 2.2 nautical miles northeast of Clyde River, Nunavut, Canada, and is operated by the government of Nunavut.
Gjoa Haven Airport is located 1.5 nautical miles southwest of Gjoa Haven, Nunavut, Canada, and is operated by the government of Nunavut.
Kugaaruk Airport, formerly known as Pelly Bay Townsite Airport, is located at Kugaaruk in Nunavut, Canada. It is operated by the government of Nunavut.
Kugluktuk Airport is located at Kugluktuk, Nunavut, Canada, and is operated by the Government of Nunavut.
Pond Inlet Airport is located at Pond Inlet, Nunavut, Canada, and is operated by the government of Nunavut.
Rankin Inlet Airport is located at Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Canada, and is operated by the government of Nunavut.
Resolute Bay Airport is located at Resolute, Nunavut, Canada, and is operated by the government of Nunavut. It is one of the northernmost airfields in Canada to receive scheduled passenger airline service.
Chesterfield Inlet Airport is located 1 nautical mile northwest of Chesterfield Inlet, Nunavut, Canada, and is operated by the government of Nunavut.
Grise Fiord Airport is located in Grise Fiord, Nunavut, Canada, and is operated by the Government of Nunavut. The only building at this airport is the Air Passenger Shelter and the companies that operate there are Air Nunavut using the Super King Air 200 and Kenn Borek Air using the DHC-6 Twin Otter planes. Flights to this airport are usually from Resolute Bay Airport and most of them only carry cargo with few to no passengers.
Igloolik Airport is located at Igloolik, Nunavut, Canada, and is operated by the government of Nunavut.
Whale Cove Airport is located 4.3 nautical miles Whale Cove, Nunavut, Canada, and is operated by the government of Nunavut.
Qikiqtarjuaq is a community located on Broughton Island in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, Canada. The island is known for Arctic wildlife, bird watching, and as the northern access point for Auyuittuq National Park
Canadian Helicopters Limited, formerly a part of the Canadian operations of CHC Helicopter Corporation, operates 112 aircraft from 26 bases across Canada and provides a broad range of helicopter services to support the following activities: emergency medical evacuation; infrastructure maintenance; utilities; oil and gas; forestry; mining; construction; and air transportation. Canadian Helicopters Limited also operates an advanced flight school; provides third party repair and maintenance services; and provides helicopter services in the United States in support of specialty operations including forest fire suppression activities and geophysical exploration programs.
