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Remote northern Quebec gateway serving the Matagami mining community.
Location
Matagami, Canada
Matagami Airport (IATA: YNM, ICAO: CYNM) is a small regional airport located near Matagami, a mining town in northern Quebec, Canada. It provides essential air access to a community that is otherwise reached primarily via Route 109, a long highway connecting the town to southern Quebec.
The airport supports charter and scheduled regional air services, playing a critical role in transporting workers to and from mining and forestry operations in the area. Given Matagami's remote location, air travel is a vital link for both residents and industry personnel.
The facility is owned and operated under local or provincial authority and serves a relatively small passenger volume, typical of remote northern Quebec communities. Infrastructure is modest, suited to small turboprop and piston aircraft operations.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building suited to low-volume regional and charter traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Matagami town centre is limited, with private vehicles and taxis being the primary options.
Airlines here
Air Creebec has historically provided scheduled service to Matagami, connecting it to other northern Quebec communities.
Notable facts
- ›Matagami is a mining and forestry town in the James Bay region of northern Quebec.
- ›The airport elevation is approximately 918 feet (280 metres) above sea level.
- ›The runway is capable of accommodating small turboprop regional aircraft.
- ›Air access is especially critical in winter when road conditions can be challenging.
- ›The airport supports fly-in/fly-out operations for regional resource extraction industries.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
