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Airport Grise Fiord (YGZ)

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Grise Fiord, Canada

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ICAO Code: CYGZ

IATA Code: YGZ

Elevation: 146ft

UTC: -5 Hours

Grise Fiord is a small Arctic Inuit hamlet located in Nunavut, Canada. It lies on the south coast of Ellesmere Island, the most northerly island in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. The town is home to the Inuit population of the region and is the northernmost permanent settlement in Canada. The terrain around Grise Fiord is rugged, with mountains and glaciers dominating the landscape. The local climate is harsh, with temperatures often falling to -30 Celsius in the winter months. Despite its remote location, Grise Fiord is home to a number of services including a post office, a library, a health centre, and a local RCMP detachment. It is also the gateway to the nearby national parks of Auyuittuq and Sirmilik.

Airport Directions

To get to Airport Grise Fiord (YGZ), the closest available option is to fly there. There is no direct route by car, bus, train, or taxi. However, if you are willing to make a connecting journey, the following options are available: By Car: The closest airport to Grise Fiord is Iqaluit Airport (YFB). You can drive to Iqaluit and then take a flight to Grise Fiord. The cost of the flight will depend on the airline and the time of year. By Bus: The closest bus station to Grise Fiord is in Inuvik, Northwest Territories. From Inuvik, you can take a flight to Grise Fiord. The cost of the flight will depend on the airline and the time of year. By Train: There is no direct train to Gr

Airport Terminals & Airlines

Airport Grise Fiord (YGZ) has one active passenger terminal. Currently, there are no airlines operating out of this airport.

Airport Address

You can get to Airport Grise Fiord (YGZ) by car, bus, taxi and public transport. By car: You can take a car from nearby towns and cities to Grise Fiord Airport. The total driving time from Iqaluit to Grise Fiord Airport is about 6 hours and 30 minutes. By bus: There is no public bus service to Grise Fiord Airport, however you can take a bus from Iqaluit to nearby towns and cities and then take a taxi or car to the airport. By taxi: You can take a taxi from Iqaluit to Grise Fiord Airport. The total journey time is approximately 6 hours and the cost of the journey will vary depending on the distance. By public transport: There is no public transport to Grise Fiord Airport. However, there are flights available from Iqaluit Airport to Grise Fiord Airport. The cost of the flight is approximately $400 CAD return.

Airport Lost & Found

The address for the Lost and Found at Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) is:Grise Fiord AirportP.O. Box 10Grise Fiord, Nunavut, X0A 0Y0The telephone number for the Lost and Found is 867-979-9072. The opening hours for the Lost and Found are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.

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