Kuujjuaq Airport – YVP Quebec

Kuujjuaq Airport with IATA code YVP is situated 2.8 kilometers southwest of Kuujjuaq, Quebec, Canada. The airport was previously Fort Chimo Airport and the name was replaced in 1980. The airport is considered by the community as their leading connection in the outside world. The Kuujjuaq Airport belongs to Transport Canada and has been managed by the Kativik Regional Government from September 1996.

Best Time to Visit

YVP-Kuujjuaq Airport has a total land area of 145 hectares and the amenity has an air terminal building, flight service station, aircraft servicing hangar, refuelling service and a cargo transportation service. There are two functional asphalt runways of 6,000 ft by 150ft and efficient to handle medium to large aircraft for passenger and airfreight services. The airport bring services to communities in Ungava Bay including Kangiqsualujjuaq, Tasiujaq, Aupaluk, Kangirsuk, Quaqtaq, Hudson Strait, passenger and cargo services to and from Montreal. A new terminal building was established which has airline counters, baggage rooms and retail space for gift and snack shop. From the airport, you can visit the city of Nunavik.

What to Do & Area Attractions

If you need a hotel close to Kuujjuaq Airport (YVP), you can check Auberge Kuujjuaq Inn, which is located in Kuujjuaq, Quebec. It offers free breakfast, free WIFI, free parking and a pool. Fort Chimo Hotel is an 8 minutes drive to Kuujjuaq Airport. Guests can enjoy the good location of the hotel for sightseeing, recreation and walking around. Rooms are very clean and comfortable. Given the limited hotel accommodations in Kuujjuaq, you can book a stay at the next city of Bathurst, with the Comfort Inn or the Chateau Madelinot in nearby Fatima.