Ward Hunt Island Airport
About Ward Hunt Island Airport
Ward Hunt Island is a small, uninhabited island in the Arctic Ocean, located off the north coast of Ellesmere Island near the Ward Hunt Ice Shelf. The island is located just 750 km (470 mi) from the geographical North Pole. The northern cape of Ward Hunt Island is one of the northernmost elements of land in Canada. Only a 17 km (11 mi) stretch of northern coast of Ellesmere Island around Cape Columbia is more northerly. The island is 5.0 km (3.1 mi) long, east to west, and 3.0 km (1.9 mi) wide. The first known sighting was in 1876 by Pelham Aldrich, a lieutenant with the George Nares expedition, and named for George Ward Hunt, who was First Lord of the Admiralty at the time (1874–1877). Today, the Island is part of the Quttinirpaaq National Park.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
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Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ward Hunt Island Airport located?
Ward Hunt Island Airport is small airport located in Qikiqtaaluk Region, Canada.
What time zone is Ward Hunt Island Airport in?
Ward Hunt Island Airport is in the America/Iqaluit time zone (UTC-04:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Ward Hunt Island Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Ward Hunt Island Airport is approximately 44.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Ward Hunt Island Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.