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| coordinates = {{coord|62|51|00|N|069|53|00|W|type:airport_region:CA-NU|display=inline,title|name=Kimmirut Airport}} |
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'''Kimmirut Airport''' {{Airport codes|YLC|CYLC}} is located at ], ], ], and is operated by the Government of Nunavut. Unlike most ]s in Nunavut, it uses ] for the runway rather than ]. Kimmirut, ], and ] are the only Nunavut airports in ], where runway headings are given in degrees magnetic. All other Nunavut airports are in Northern Domestic Airspace, where runway headings are given in degrees True. |
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'''Kimmirut Airport''' {{Airport codes|YLC|CYLC}} is located at ], ], ], and is operated by the Government of Nunavut. Unlike most ]s in Nunavut, it uses ] for the runway rather than ]. Kimmirut, ], and ] are the only Nunavut airports in ], where runway headings are given in degrees magnetic. All other Nunavut airports are in Northern Domestic Airspace, where runway headings are given in degrees True. |
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The Kimmirut airstrip is one of the shortest in Nunavut. At {{convert|1900|ft|abbr=on|0}}, the only shorter strip is ], which uses the nearby and longer ] for commercial flights. |
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The Kimmirut airstrip is one of the shortest in Nunavut. At {{convert|1899|ft|abbr=on|0}}, the only shorter strip is ], which uses the nearby and longer ] for commercial flights. |
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The ] is just slightly longer than Kimmirut at {{convert|1950|ft|abbr=on|0}}. The length of the runway and challenging terrain at both Kimmirut and Grise Fiord limit the type of aircraft that can service those communities. Currently, both are served by airlines operating ] aircraft. |
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The ] is just slightly longer than Kimmirut at {{convert|1950|ft|abbr=on|0}}. The length of the runway and challenging terrain at both Kimmirut and Grise Fiord limit the type of aircraft that can service those communities. Currently, both are served by airlines operating ] aircraft. |
The Kimmirut airstrip is one of the shortest in Nunavut. At 1,899 ft (579 m), the only shorter strip is Arctic Bay, which uses the nearby and longer Nanisivik Airport for commercial flights.
