Wrigley Airport — Wrigley, Canada

Wrigley Airport (YWY) serves the small Dene community of Wrigley in the Northwest Territories, Canada, located along the Mackenzie River in a remote and sparsely populated stretch of the territory. Lacking year-round road access for much of its history, Wrigley has depended heavily on air transport for passengers, mail, and essential goods, and YWY continues to fulfill that role through scheduled and charter flights. The gravel runway is built to withstand the freeze-thaw cycles typical of the subarctic climate, and the airport supports occasional resource exploration traffic in addition to community needs. As with many Northwest Territories aerodromes, YWY represents a critical piece of infrastructure sustaining an isolated northern settlement.