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Runway Construction in Puvirnituq

Air Inuit Contingency Plan – Puvirnituq Runway Construction

On May 29, the Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable du Québec and the Kativik Regional Government informed users of the Puvirnituq (YPX) airport that runway, taxiway, and apron resurfacing and stabilization work is scheduled from mid-June to mid-September 2025.

To ensure essential air service is maintained throughout the period, Air Inuit has implemented a contingency plan.

  • Several flight schedule adjustments will have to be made during phases 2A and 2B. Please refer to the Notice issued by the MTMD for the calendar.
  • Dates remain subject to change depending on weather conditions and other unforeseen factors during construction.
  • For residents and workers in Puvirnituq, we strongly recommend limiting travel to essential trips only, as service capacity will be significantly reduced. Flights will be operated exclusively by Twin Otter aircraft.
  • Passengers who normally connect through Puvirnituq will be rerouted via another airport in our network. Updated itineraries will be sent once the changes are reflected in our system.

**UPDATE**

We invite users of Puvirnituq Airport to limit travel throughout the construction period to prioritize access for essential services and workers.

Please consult the table below for a more detailed calendar

Phases Dates Work Period Air Inuit / Passenger flights Operations Air Inuit / Cargo Operations
Phase 1B June 30 to July 13, 2025 inclusively Night work ONLY
  • No impact on regular day flights
  • All aircraft types permitted
  • Regular service
BREAK July 14 to 20, 2025 inclusively Worker rest period
  • No expected impact at this stage (subject to change)
  • Aircraft types permitted: to be determined based on work progress
  • Regular service

Please note: Orders must be delivered to our Montréal and La Grande warehouses no later than July 16.
PHASE 2A July 21 to August 2, 2025 inclusively Day and night
  • Limited capacity
  • Flights reserved for essential services and workers
  • Twin Otter only

Note: One week before the new work phase begins a revised itinerary will be communicated to passengers.
  • FULL CLOSURE

No cargo service in Puvirnituq
PHASE 2B August 3 to 10, 2025 inclusively Day and night
  • Limited capacity
  • Flights reserved for essential services and workers
  • Twin Otter only
Note: One week before the new work phase begins a revised itinerary will be communicated to passengers.
  • FULL CLOSURE

No cargo service in Puvirnituq
BREAK August 11 to 16, 2025 inclusively Worker rest period
  • No expected impact at this stage (subject to change)
  • Aircraft types permitted: to be determined based on work progress

Cargo service resumes in Puvirnituq

  • Priority given to essential cargo (Food,etc..)

Please Note: Orders must be delivered to our Montréal and La Grande Warehouses no later than a date to be confirmed.
PHASE 2B (continues) August 17 to 26, 2025 inclusively Day and night
  • Limited capacity
  • Flights reserved for essential services and workers
  • Twin Otter only

Note: One week before the new work phase begins a revised itinerary will be communicated to passengers.
  • FULL CLOSURE


No cargo service in Puvirnituq
PHASE 3A August 27 to September 2, 2025 inclusively Night work ONLY
  • No impact on regular day flights
  • All aircraft types permitted
 Cargo service resumes in Puvirnituq
PHASE 3B September 3 to 10, 2025 inclusively Night work ONLY
  • No impact on regular day flights
  • All aircraft types permitted
  • Regular service

 

Need Assistance?

Our team is here to help you:

  • Confirm if your trip qualifies as essential travel
  • Get support for changing or cancelling you flight
  • Stay informed about upcoming schedule adjustments

RESERVATIONS / PASSENGER SERVICES:

 

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding during this work period.