OwnerGovernment of the Northwest Territories, with National Defence funding
ValueNational Defence contribution of up to $230M
StatusRunway being extended from 6,000 to 9,000 feet; completion 2027
Built byEGT Northwind; Inuvialuit and Gwich'in joint venture (civil works)
What owners and contractors should watch
Northern builds run on short seasons and long supply lines.
Sealift and winter-road windows set the real schedule, permafrost drives foundation design, and local hiring and Indigenous Benefits Plans are part of how bids are evaluated.
Plan procurement a full season ahead, price logistics as a separate risk, and expect material that misses a shipping window to cost you a year.
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Source: Government of the Northwest Territories · Updated October 27, 2026. Values and dates are as published by the owner or in the cited source. Benjamin R. Consulting is not involved in this project. Spotted an update? Tell us.
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