Elder seating and concession space planned for building as well The new Rankin Inlet airport is fully operational and ready for passengers, says the Government of Nunavut. (File photo) Beginning Tuesday, Rankin Inlet residents could access the hamlet’s new “fully accessible, barrier-free” airport terminal, the Government of Nunavut announced. “I am very happy that the Rankin Inlet Air Terminal is open,” said Annie Tattuinee, MLA for Rankin Inlet South, in an email Tuesday.