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==History== ==History==
In the 1950 and 60s this was known as ], where there was a small (4 person) camp operated by ] (since merged with ], subsequently bought by ]) but paid for by the ]. In the 1950 and 60s this was known as ]. Nearby (at location 65 degrees 29' 12.61"N, 110 degrees 21'1.33"W) is an island where there was a small (4 person) camp operated by ] of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (since merged with ], subsequently bought by ]). Operating expenses for the facility where paid for by the ].


During the 60s there was a large ] and a smaller shed which housed a ], a backup generator, fuel, and a small tractor. At this time there was no official landing strip, just a dirt strip for emergencies. ] used ] in the summer and ] on the lake in winter. The main function of the station was to operate a ] (WO) and secondarily to radio ] observations hourly to ]. During the 60s there was a large ] and a smaller shed which housed a ], a backup generator, fuel, and a small tractor. At this time there was no official landing strip, just a dirt strip for emergencies. ] used ] in the summer and ] on the lake in winter. The main function of the station was to operate a ] (WO) and a secondary but very important function was to radio ] observations hourly to ].


==References== ==References==

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Lupin Airport (IATA: YWO, ICAO: CYWO) is located at Lupin Mine, Nunavut, Canada, and is operated by Echo Bay Mines Limited.

History

In the 1950 and 60s this was known as Contwoyto Lake. Nearby (at location 65 degrees 29' 12.61"N, 110 degrees 21'1.33"W) is an island where there was a small (4 person) camp operated by Pacific Western Airlines of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (since merged with Canadian Pacific Airlines, subsequently bought by Air Canada). Operating expenses for the facility where paid for by the Canadian Federal Government.

During the 60s there was a large Quonset hut and a smaller shed which housed a diesel generator, a backup generator, fuel, and a small tractor. At this time there was no official landing strip, just a dirt strip for emergencies. Planes used floats in the summer and skis on the lake in winter. The main function of the station was to operate a radio beacon (WO) and a secondary but very important function was to radio weather observations hourly to Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.

References

  • Canada Flight Supplement. Effective 0901Z 16 July 2020 to 0901Z 10 September 2020.


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