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Remote northern aerodrome serving Quebec's Opinaca Reservoir region.
Location
Opinaca Reservoir, Canada
Eleonore Aerodrome (ICAO: CEL8) is a small, remote airstrip located near the Opinaca Reservoir in northern Quebec, Canada. It primarily serves the Éléonore gold mine operated by Goldcorp (now Newmont), providing essential air access to an otherwise road-inaccessible industrial site.
The aerodrome supports fly-in/fly-out operations for mine workers and supplies, functioning as a private or restricted-use facility rather than a public commercial airport. Given its remote subarctic location, it plays a critical logistical role for mining operations in the region.
Getting to & from
Ground transport is extremely limited given the remote location; access beyond the aerodrome is primarily by helicopter or all-terrain vehicles associated with mine operations.
Airlines here
The aerodrome is served by charter and contract carriers supporting mining operations rather than scheduled commercial airlines.
Notable facts
- ›Serves the Éléonore gold mine operated by Newmont (formerly Goldcorp) in northern Quebec.
- ›Located in the James Bay region near the Opinaca Reservoir, far from major urban centres.
- ›Functions as a fly-in/fly-out facility for mine workers on rotation schedules.
- ›The surrounding region is accessible primarily by air, particularly during non-winter months.
- ›Has no IATA code, reflecting its non-commercial, industrial-use status.
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