Drone Rules for Aéroport d'Inukjuak
Drone operations should not be conducted within the airport environment at Inukjuak Airport due to active northern aviation traffic and critical community air service operations.
Inukjuak Airport (CYPH) is a public aerodrome located in Nunavik, on the eastern shore of Hudson Bay. It serves as a vital transportation link for the community of Inukjuak, where air travel is the primary year-round connection for passengers, cargo, and emergency medical transport.
The airport has a gravel runway (approximately 3,500 ft) and is regularly used by regional carriers operating in challenging northern weather conditions, where flight schedules and approaches may change rapidly.
Transport Canada guidance requires drone operators to avoid any activity that could interfere with aircraft operating at or near aerodromes. In remote northern regions like Inukjuak, aircraft operations are essential for food supply, medical evacuations, and passenger transport, and may occur with limited notice.
For safety reasons, drone operations should be kept completely outside the runway environment and approach corridors unless explicit authorization is granted.