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Remote fly-in airport serving Kasabonika Lake First Nation.
Location
Kasabonika Lake, Canada
Kasabonika Airport (IATA: XKS, ICAO: CYAQ) is a small regional airport located in Kasabonika Lake, a remote First Nations community in Northwestern Ontario, Canada. The airport serves as a critical transportation link for a community that has no year-round road access, making air travel the primary means of connecting residents to larger centres.
The airport is owned and operated under local or regional authority and handles scheduled passenger and cargo services. It plays an essential role in the delivery of supplies, medical services, and personnel to the isolated community throughout the year.
Terminals
The airport has a small, basic terminal facility consistent with remote fly-in community airports in Northern Ontario.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options are extremely limited given the community's remote location and lack of road connections to major highway networks.
Airlines here
Bearskin Airlines and other regional carriers serving Northern Ontario have historically provided scheduled service to Kasabonika.
Notable facts
- ›Kasabonika Lake First Nation is a fly-in community with no permanent road access.
- ›The airport is vital for medical evacuations and essential goods delivery.
- ›The airport has a single gravel or paved runway suitable for small turboprop aircraft.
- ›Located in the Sioux Lookout District of Northwestern Ontario.
- ›Air travel is the only reliable year-round transportation option for community residents.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
