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Kimmirut Airport is a small gravel-strip aerodrome serving the Baffin Island hamlet of Kimmirut in Nunavut, Canada, operated by the Government of Nunavut. Its short, single runway and challenging surrounding terrain restrict services largely to Twin Otter-type operations, making it a distinctive stop for simulator pilots exploring the Canadian Arctic.
Kimmirut Airport sits beside the Hamlet of Kimmirut on the southern coast of Baffin Island, Nunavut, and is operated by the Government of Nunavut. It is one of the shortest certified airstrips in the territory, and the length of its runway together with the surrounding terrain limits regular service to short-field types such as the Twin Otter. For a simulator pilot, it offers an authentic taste of remote Arctic bush flying, with a compact gravel runway, minimal infrastructure and dramatic coastal scenery.
Kimmirut Airport is located at Kimmirut, Nunavut, immediately adjacent to the west side of the Hamlet of Kimmirut. It operates as a Mandatory Frequency (MF) aerodrome, with aircraft required to report on the designated frequency when operating in the vicinity. No other controlled airspace or navaids are noted for the field, consistent with its status as a small, remote public-use airstrip.
The field has a single physical runway aligned 15/33, unusually referenced to magnetic rather than true headings as is customary at most Nunavut airports. Runway 15 measures 1,834 feet and runway 33 measures 1,826 feet; both directions are lit and have an unpaved (D) surface. There is no ILS approach available.
Weather and aircraft advisory services at Kimmirut are provided by a Community Aerodrome Radio Station (CARS), managed by Nav Canada. The Mandatory Frequency and Air Traffic Frequency for the airport is 122.1 MHz.
As a Mandatory Frequency aerodrome, pilots operating in the vicinity of Kimmirut are required to report their positions and intentions on 122.1 MHz. No further published circuit heights, joining procedures or noise restrictions are available.
The airport lies immediately adjacent to the west side of the Hamlet of Kimmirut, which serves as the principal visual landmark for locating and joining the field from the air.
Kimmirut Airport has long served the community as its sole air link, with a runway that is notably short by Nunavut standards, historically ranking as the second shortest in the territory after Arctic Bay, which was extended in 2010. The similarly short Grise Fiord Airport is only marginally shorter than Kimmirut. The constrained runway length and demanding surrounding terrain at both Kimmirut and Grise Fiord have long limited service to Twin Otter aircraft. The airport's original terminal building, over twenty years old, was replaced by a new terminal with a larger waiting area, updated luggage handling and a display of local art; the new terminal opened on 17 March 2025, with costs shared between the Government of Nunavut and the Government of Canada through the National Trade Corridors Fund.
Kimmirut Airport remains a public-use aerodrome serving the community, with operational staff on site during regular published hours. Weather and aircraft advisory services are provided through a Nav Canada-managed Community Aerodrome Radio Station, and the field operates under Mandatory Frequency procedures on 122.1 MHz. The airport is currently served by scheduled flights from Iqaluit. Its short gravel runway and remote setting mean it is best suited to short-field capable aircraft.
