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Old Crow Airport

Old Crow, Canada

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Old Crow Airport

Old Crow, Canada
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Remote gateway to Canada's northernmost Yukon community.

Location
Old Crow, Canada
Old Crow Airport (IATA: YOC, ICAO: CYOC) serves Old Crow, Yukon, Canada's northernmost community and the only Yukon municipality located entirely above the Arctic Circle. The airport is essential for the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation community, as Old Crow is not connected to any road network, making air travel the sole year-round means of access. The airport features a gravel runway and basic facilities suited to small regional aircraft. It is operated under Transport Canada oversight and serves a community of roughly 200–300 residents. Scheduled air service connects Old Crow to Whitehorse, the territorial capital, providing critical links for passengers, mail, and cargo. Given its remote Arctic location, the airport must contend with extreme cold, permafrost, and challenging weather conditions that can affect operations. It plays a vital logistical role for the community's supply chain, medical access, and government services.
Terminals
The airport has a small, single terminal building with minimal passenger amenities reflecting the low traffic volume of the remote community.
Getting to & from
There is no public transit system; ground transport within Old Crow relies on local vehicles, as the community has no road connection to the outside highway network.
Airlines here
Air North provides scheduled regional service connecting Old Crow to Whitehorse, Yukon.
Notable facts
  • ›Old Crow is Canada's northernmost community entirely above the Arctic Circle.
  • ›The airport has a gravel runway suitable for small turboprop aircraft.
  • ›Air travel is the only year-round means of reaching Old Crow, as no roads connect it to the highway system.
  • ›The community it serves is home primarily to the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation.
  • ›Permafrost and extreme cold temperatures present ongoing infrastructure and operational challenges.
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Gateway to the Yukon wilderness at the edge of the Arctic Circle

Old Crow Airport serves Old Crow, Yukon, the northernmost community in Canada accessible only by air, making this small gravel-strip airport the sole lifeline for residents year-round. Situated above the Arctic Circle, the airport plays a critical role in supplying the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation community with goods, medical access, and connectivity to Whitehorse. Its remote setting amid vast boreal forest and tundra makes it one of Canada's most isolated regional airports.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A small, single-room terminal building handling the limited scheduled and charter flights serving the Old Crow community.
Ground Transport
  • Local taxi or community vehicle pickup (pre-arranged)
  • Private vehicle pickup by residents or lodges
Nearby Hotels
  • Jungli's B&B Old Crow
  • Community guesthouse accommodations (contact band council)
Dining

There are no dining facilities within the airport terminal itself. Old Crow has very limited food service options in the community, and visitors are strongly advised to arrange meals through their accommodation host or bring sufficient supplies. The Northern Store in the village is the primary source of provisions.

Traveller Tips
  • All travel to Old Crow is by air only — there are no roads connecting the community to the outside world.
  • Book flights well in advance as seating on Air North or charter services is very limited.
  • Bring cash and essential supplies, as goods in Old Crow are scarce and significantly more expensive than in southern Canada.
  • Respect Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation protocols and obtain any necessary permissions before visiting the area for cultural or land-based activities.

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Old Crow Airport
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Old Crow Airport is located in Old Crow, Yukon, Canada, and is operated by the Yukon government. The gravel runway is 5,022 ft × 100 ft and is at an elevation of 816 ft (249 m). The airport is extremely important to the community, which is not accessible by road.

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