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Remote northern Ontario airport serving the Chapleau region.
Location
Chapleau, Canada
Chapleau Airport (IATA: YLD, ICAO: CYLD) is a small regional airport located in Chapleau, a town in northern Ontario, Canada. It serves as an essential transportation link for a community that is relatively isolated by road, connecting residents to larger urban centres.
The airport is certified and operates under Transport Canada regulations, primarily handling charter and small general aviation traffic. It plays a vital role in supporting the local economy, including forestry and outdoor recreation industries that are prominent in the Chapleau area.
Chapleau is known for being home to the world's largest Crown game preserve, and the airport helps facilitate access for hunters, anglers, and other visitors to the region. Scheduled commercial service has historically been limited, reflecting the small population of the town.
Terminals
The airport has a small, single terminal building suited to the low passenger volumes of a remote northern Ontario community.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options are limited, with road access via Highway 101 connecting Chapleau to the broader regional road network.
Notable facts
- ›Chapleau Airport serves a town of approximately 2,000 residents in northern Ontario.
- ›The airport is situated near the Chapleau Crown Game Preserve, the world's largest game preserve.
- ›It primarily handles general aviation and charter flights rather than scheduled commercial service.
- ›The airport is operated under Transport Canada certification standards.
- ›Chapleau is accessible by road via Highway 101, making the airport an important alternative transport link.
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