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Gateway to Newfoundland's remote Northern Peninsula.
Location
St. Anthony, Canada
St. Anthony Airport (IATA: YAY, ICAO: CYAY) is a small regional airport serving the town of St. Anthony, located at the northern tip of Newfoundland's Great Northern Peninsula in Canada. It provides essential air links for a community otherwise separated by long driving distances from larger urban centres.
The airport is owned and operated by Transport Canada and serves as a vital lifeline for residents, medical patients, and visitors to the region, including those travelling to see the nearby UNESCO World Heritage Site of L'Anse aux Meadows. Scheduled service connects St. Anthony to Deer Lake and other points in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Given its remote location, the airport plays a critical role in emergency medical transport and regional connectivity for communities along the Northern Peninsula.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building suited to low-volume regional passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to the town of St. Anthony is primarily by private vehicle or taxi, as no formal public transit service operates from the airport.
Airlines here
Provincial Airlines (PAL) has historically provided scheduled passenger service to St. Anthony Airport.
Notable facts
- ›Located at the northern tip of Newfoundland's Great Northern Peninsula.
- ›Serves as a key access point for visitors to L'Anse aux Meadows, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- ›Operated by Transport Canada as a designated remote regional airport.
- ›Plays an important role in medevac and emergency medical transport for surrounding communities.
- ›The airport's elevation is approximately 108 metres (354 feet) above sea level.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
