โฐ Minimum Connection Times
Domestic โ Domestic
45
minutes
Domestic โ International
90
minutes
Interline Connections
120
minutes
๐ข Terminal Information
Diavik Airport (CDK2) serves the remote Diavik Diamond Mine in Canada's Northwest Territories, positioned 300 kilometers from Yellowknife and 200 kilometers south of the Arctic Circle at 1,416 feet elevation with a 5,234-foot gravel runway capable of accommodating Boeing 737 and C-130 Hercules aircraft. Owned and operated as a private aerodrome serving the joint venture between Rio Tinto Group (60%) and Dominion Diamond Corporation (40%), the airport provides essential industrial aviation support for one of Canada's most productive diamond mining operations producing approximately 7 million carats annually.
The facility serves as a critical transportation hub for the 1,000-person workforce and equipment logistics supporting this remote Arctic mining operation, requiring prior permission for all landings except emergencies due to its private industrial nature. Regular charter flights transport mine workers, supplies, and equipment to and from Yellowknife and other Canadian cities, while the airport accommodates specialized industrial aviation needs including cargo operations, emergency medical evacuations, and executive transportation for mining industry personnel.
Operational considerations include extreme Arctic weather conditions, permafrost challenges, and the remote location requiring meticulous flight planning and coordination with Rio Tinto's mining operations. The airport serves as a lifeline for this isolated industrial facility where aviation provides the primary means of transportation, enabling efficient movement of personnel and supplies to support diamond extraction operations in one of the world's most challenging and productive mining environments in Canada's vast northern territories.
๐ Connection Tips
Plan transfers carefully at Diavik Airport.
โฐ Minimum Connection Times
Domestic โ Domestic
30
minutes
Domestic โ International
60
minutes
Interline Connections
90
minutes
๐ข Terminal Information
Great Bear Lake Airport (DAS) is a remote regional airport serving Great Bear Lake, Canada. The airport offers basic terminal facilities, primarily handling domestic flights. Travelers should anticipate minimal amenities and limited services.
๐ Connection Tips
Allow extra time for connections; facilities may be limited.
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