Government of Canada announces modernization of the Inuvik (Mike Zubko) Airport to begin this fall

Strong and reliable transportation infrastructure is essential to keeping Northern, Arctic, and Indigenous communities connected. That’s why the first investment through the Arctic Infrastructure Fund (AIF) will be for the Inuvik (Mike Zubko) Airport, which serves as a lifeline for the local economy, ensures access to essential goods and services, and strengthens Canada’s presence in the North.

August 10, 2026    Inuvik, Northwest Territories    Transport Canada

Strong and reliable transportation infrastructure is essential to keeping Northern, Arctic, and Indigenous communities connected. That’s why the first investment through the Arctic Infrastructure Fund (AIF) will be for the Inuvik (Mike Zubko) Airport, which serves as a lifeline for the local economy, ensures access to essential goods and services, and strengthens Canada’s presence in the North.

Today, the Honourable Minister Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, on behalf of the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, joined by the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, announced further investments for the modernization of the Inuvik (Mike Zubko) Airport.

To this end, the Government of Canada will provide up to $49.5 million through the AIF to upgrade the existing runway and access road at the Inuvik (Mike Zubko) Airport, in partnership with the Government of the Northwest Territories. The pressures facing families in the North are urgent. This is why the Government of Canada is working quickly with partners to ensure critical infrastructure projects move ahead rapidly to benefit communities, lower costs for families, and build up Canada’s economy.