Grise Fiord Airport
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 18h 6m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Grise Fiord Airport
Grise Fiord Airport is located in Grise Fiord, Nunavut, Canada, and is operated by the Government of Nunavut. All scheduled flights to Grise Fiord are operated by Canadian North. Flights to the airport are usually from Resolute Bay Airport, with most of them only carrying cargo with few to no passengers. There is an airport terminal building located at the airport.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Grise Fiord Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: CYRB.
Live weather
CYRBNOTAMs
CYRBReference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.
NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.
Live departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airlines & destinations
Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.
Weather by month
Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.
Prevailing wind: NNW (from about 337.5°), on 14% of observations, averaging 12 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71% | -5,025 ft | |
| Feb | 69% | -5,278 ft | |
| Mar | 66% | -5,121 ft | |
| Apr | 69% | -4,252 ft | |
| May | 45% | -2,740 ft | |
| Jun | 38% | -1,518 ft | |
| Jul | 44% | -989 ft | |
| Aug | 31% | -1,134 ft | |
| Sep | 30% | -1,747 ft | |
| Oct | 37% | -2,211 ft | |
| Nov | 49% | -3,797 ft | |
| Dec | 63% | -4,485 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-5,278–-989 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Grise Fiord Airport?
The ICAO code for Grise Fiord Airport is CYGZ, and its IATA code is YGZ.
Where is Grise Fiord Airport located?
Grise Fiord Airport is small airport located in Grise Fiord, Canada, at an elevation of 146 ft (45 m).
Which airlines fly to Grise Fiord Airport?
Airlines historically serving Grise Fiord Airport include Askari Aviation (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).
How many destinations are served from Grise Fiord Airport?
Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Grise Fiord Airport. Always check current schedules.
What time zone is Grise Fiord Airport in?
Grise Fiord Airport is in the America/Iqaluit time zone (UTC-04:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Grise Fiord Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Grise Fiord Airport is approximately 32.4° 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. Grise Fiord Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.