Constable Point, known locally as Nerlerit Inaat Airport, is a small but fascinating gateway to Greenland’s remote east coast. Originally established in the 1980s to support mineral exploration and later functioning as a crucial supply base, Constable Point now serves as the main air access hub for visitors headed to the isolated communities of Ittoqqortoormiit and Scoresby Sound. Despite its modest size, this Arctic outpost holds a quiet charm and a raw beauty that leaves a lasting impression on travelers seeking something off the map.
One of the most striking aspects of Constable Point is its role as the entry point to the largest fjord system in the world, the Scoresby Sund. This vast network of icy waterways, towering basalt cliffs, and drifting icebergs offers dramatic views that change with the light and seasons. In late summer, visitors may spot narwhals, musk oxen, and even polar bears in the surrounding wilderness and partake in helicopter flights and boat trips that take guests deep into untouched Arctic landscapes that remain almost entirely uninfluenced by human presence.
While Constable Point itself has no permanent residents, it buzzes with seasonal activity. In the spring, it's a launch point for scientific expeditions and adventure tours, especially ski mountaineering and dog sledding routes that traverse the Greenlandic ice cap. In August and September, small groups of photographers, hikers, and researchers pass through, taking advantage of the short window of navigable sea and stable weather. The airport station, though simple, is a cultural meeting point where visitors can exchange stories with local guides from nearby Ittoqqortoormiit, one of the most isolated settlements in the Western Hemisphere.