Coral Harbour Airport (YZS)
🇨🇦 Coral Harbour, Canada
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Coral Harbour Airport is a small public-use airport serving the community and is located about 11 km west of the hamlet. It supports scheduled and charter passenger service into Nunavut's Kivalliq region.
Airside infrastructure centers on a single gravel runway (16/34) measuring 5,006 ft by 100 ft, with a taxiway and apron. The airport is available 24 hours a day for day/night VFR and IFR operations, with staff on published hours and call-out procedures after hours.
Weather and aircraft advisory services are provided by a Community Aerodrome Radio Station (CARS) managed by Nav Canada. Public English sources emphasize airside operations rather than terminal amenities, so confirm any specific passenger services with your airline before travel.
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Coral Harbour Airport serves as the sole transportation link to Southampton Island's Arctic community, located 6 nautical miles northwest of town and operated by Government of Nunavut. Weather delays are frequent during winter storms when visibility drops severely. No baggage handling equipment exists - passengers must carry luggage across tarmac in subzero conditions, so pack appropriately for Arctic weather exposure. Coral Harbour uniquely remains on Eastern Standard Time year-round, not observing daylight saving time, which affects flight scheduling coordination.
Community Aerodrome Radio Station (CARS) managed by Nav Canada provides weather services, with after-hours service available on call-out. Calm Air provides the only scheduled service with approximately 17 monthly flights (7 weekly) connecting to Rankin Inlet (YRT) - the primary hub route taking 1 hour 15 minutes over 177 miles - and Winnipeg (YWG) for southern connections. Charter services available for emergency medical evacuations and cargo transport to other Nunavut communities. Missed connections require coordination with Calm Air's local office as alternative transportation doesn't exist.
During polar night periods, perpetual twilight conditions impact visibility and operations. The runway features specialized Arctic infrastructure including elevated edge lights (27 inches high, 5 feet outside runway edge) for snow clearance operations. The airport operates under extreme subarctic conditions with temperatures ranging from -27°F to 58°F annually, with January-March never exceeding freezing. Hudson Bay's seasonal ice coverage creates additional operational challenges from freeze-up to break-up periods.
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• No baggage handling equipment exists at Coral Harbour.
• Pack light and be prepared to carry luggage across the tarmac in subzero temps.
• Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.
• Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.
• Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport.
Quick Facts
Minimum domestic connection:
25 minutes
International connections:
55 minutes
Interline transfers:
85 minutes
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Last updated: June 2026 | Data Source: IATA and other airline sites and resources