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Canada advances C$230 million Inuvik runway extension under Arctic defense strategy

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Canada is moving ahead with a C$230 million ($165 million) project to extend Inuvik’s runway by more than 900 meters (3,000 feet). The dual-use airfield, located above the Arctic Circle, is part of Ottawa’s broader effort to strengthen Arctic defense infrastructure.

Discovered 2026-08-28T12:35:32.463761-07:00 | 2026-08-28T12:35:32.463761-07:00

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  • The runway extension will add more than 900 meters of capacity at a strategically located airfield above the Arctic Circle, improving the infrastructure available for both civilian and defense operations.
  • The C$230 million investment makes Inuvik airport a tangible component of Canada’s Arctic defense strategy and signals continued government focus on dual-use northern infrastructure.

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