Leg 164 CYVM - Qikiqtarjuaq (Canada) to BGSF - Kangerlussuaq (Greenland - Denmark)
CYVM - Airport Info
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ICAO code: CYVM
Airport name: Qikiqtarjuaq Airport
Location: Qikiqtarjuaq
Useful information
Airport elevation: '
Time zone: UTC-
Lighted runways : Yes
Maximum runway length: '
Runway surface : Asphalt
Instrument approach (ILS, LOC, LDA, and SDF):
Qikiqtarjuaq Info
Broughton Island / Qikiqtarjuaq
"big island" formerly Broughton Island
Wildlife and the scenery draw visitors to Qikiqtarjuaq, but Qikiqtarjuaq is also often referred to as the iceberg capital of the world. Pronounced "kik-kik-tar-jwak" the glacier-crowned fiord coast of Baffin Island is spectacular and sightings of icebergs and whales are common.
Guided boat, dog team and snowmobile tours take visitors north and south of Qikitarjuaq in Davis Strait. Outfitters will help you locate superb hiking areas or provide transport to the northern trailhead of Auyuittuq National Park.
What to See and Do
Numerous walking trails provide the opportunity to view majestic arctic scenery up close. An inukshuk overlooking the community is a popular walking destination. The moutains of Baffin Island are the highest in North America east of the Rockies, and offer beautiful vistas for outdoor enthusiasts. Technical and sport climbers from around the world seek out Mount Thor, a 4,000 foot sheer cliff and its 1,000-metre overhanging west face.
Spring is the perfect time of year to snowmobile or dog-sled to Auyuittuq National Park Reserve, north Pangnirtung Fiord, Padle Fiord, Maktak Fiord and Durban Island. It is also the perfect time of year to arrange trips with an experienced outfitter to see the floes, icebergs, and a wide variety of arctic wildlife including seals, polar bears, narwals and bowhead whales.
For those interested in exploring Inuit culture, handmade traditional Intuit and modern clothing including sealskin parkas and kamiit (boots) are local specialities.
BGSF - Airport Info
ICAO code: BGSF
Airport name: Kangerlussuaq Airport
Location: Kangerlussuaq
Useful information
Airport elevation: '
Time zone: UTC-
Lighted runways : Yes
Maximum runway length: '
Runway surface : Asphalt
Instrument approach (ILS, LOC, LDA, and SDF):
Kangerlussuaq Info
Kangerlussuaq, also known as Sonder Stroemfiord, was an American airbase until September 1992. We hope you will enjoy your stay here in our village with its beautiful surroundings.
Kangerlussuaq is much more than just an international airport. Just outside the airport fascinating wildlife with chances of seeing musk ox, reindeers, arctic foxes, falcons, eagles, ravens and some of the most power full northern lights during the winter.
Kangerlussuaq has the easiest access to the inland ice of Greenland. You can easily get to the inland ice by car, bike, Icelandic horse or by foot. The distance from Kangerlussuaq to the inland ice is only 25 km.