AKVUpdated September 23, 2026

Frequently asked questions: Akulivik airport

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Answers to the questions travelers ask most about Akulivik airport (AKV). See also the airport guide for general information.

Air Inuit is the sole scheduled carrier operating to and from Akulivik. It provides direct and multi-stop flights to regional destinations including Puvirnituq, Ivujivik, Inukjuak, Kuujjuarapik, Umiujaq, and Salluit, with connections to Montreal.
Since there is no public transit or regular taxi service, the 2.8 km ride to the settlement is made using private vehicles, pre-arranged local rides, or snowmobiles in winter. The local cooperative hotel provides shuttle service for guests.
No. The terminal facility does not feature restaurants, cafes, retail shops, or cash machines (ATMs). Groceries, dry goods, and basic banking transactions must be accessed at the cooperative store in the village.
There are no accommodations on airport property. The community's hotel option is the Iglu Hôtel De La Coopérative D'Akulivik, situated in the village about 3 km from the runway.
Yes, an open gravel area outside the terminal allows free parking for passenger vehicles, pickup trucks, and snowmobiles during flight times, without designated stalls or security patrols.
Travelers must contact Air Inuit at least 48 hours prior to departure so that staff can organize the necessary boarding and deplaning assistance for turboprop aircraft on the gravel airstrip.

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