Paulatuk (Nora Aliqatchialuk Ruben) Airport (YPC)

Paulatuk, CA 🇨🇦 Small Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

CYPC

IATA

YPC

Elevation

15 ft

Region

CA-NT

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Airport Information

GPS Code: CYPC

Local Code: Not available

Location: 69.360838° N, -124.07547° E

Continent: North America

Type: Small Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

Traveler reviews and experiences at Paulatuk (Nora Aliqatchialuk Ruben) Airport (CYPC (YPC)) are limited, reflecting its status as a small, remote airport. Overall sentiment appears to be generally positive among the few available data points, with the airport effectively serving its essential function for the community.

What Travelers Love
  • Efficient Security and Immigration: Travelers can expect relatively short wait times, with security processing estimated around 27-29 minutes and immigration around 8 minutes.
  • Friendly Staff: The airport is noted for having friendly staff who assist with customs and passport control.
  • Operational Availability: The airport is reported to be open 24 hours a day.
  • Unique Naming: The airport holds the distinction of being named after Nora Aliqatchialuk Ruben, the first ticket agent at the airport.
Common Complaints
  • Challenging Landing Conditions: Pilots and passengers may encounter subsidence, turbulence, and cross-winds when landing at Paulatuk.
  • Limited Amenities: As a remote and small airport, it likely has minimal terminal facilities and amenities compared to larger hubs, though specific complaints are not detailed.
  • Lack of Diverse Transportation: Information on ground transportation is scarce, with no specific details available for bus or train services, and general reliance on taxis or other local arrangements being the most probable options.

Paulatuk (Nora Aliqatchialuk Ruben) Airport functions primarily as a vital link for the remote community it serves. While specific amenities are limited, its operational efficiency, particularly in security and immigration, and friendly staff contribute positively to the traveler experience, despite potential challenges during landing.

Last updated: 51 days ago

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For Pilots

Designation Length Width Surface Status
02T/20T 4000 ft 100 ft GVL Active Lighted

Type Description Frequency
ATF MANDATORY FREQ 122.1 MHz
RDO ARPT RDO 122.1 MHz

Ident Name Type Frequency
YPC Paulatuk NDB 276 kHz

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025

Taxis

There are no formal taxi services in the hamlet of Paulatuk. It is essential for visitors to pre-arrange their transportation from the airport with their accommodation or tour operator before arrival.

Rental Cars

Car rental services are not available at Paulatuk Airport or anywhere in the community. The hamlet has a very limited road network.

Public Transportation

There is no public transit system, such as buses, in Paulatuk. The community is small enough to be explored on foot. In winter, snowmobiles are a common mode of transport.

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Nearby Airports

Nuskenford Airstrip
CA-0815
Nuskenford, CA
Small Airport
~121 km away
Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.