Northern Quebec's key regional gateway serving the Abitibi region.
Location
Val-d'Or, Canada
Val-d'Or Airport (IATA: YVO, ICAO: CYVO) is a regional airport located in Val-d'Or, Quebec, Canada, serving the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region. It provides essential air links for a community that relies on aviation due to its remote location in northwestern Quebec.
The airport handles scheduled passenger services connecting Val-d'Or to major Quebec cities, particularly Montreal. It also supports significant general aviation, charter, and resource-industry traffic related to the region's active mining and forestry sectors.
Airports Council International classifies it as a small regional facility, and it is operated under Transport Canada's National Airports System, reflecting its importance to the region's connectivity and economic activity.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal building handling all commercial and general aviation traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and the city of Val-d'Or is primarily served by taxis and private vehicles, with no regular public transit bus service.
Airlines here
Air Canada Express (operated by Jazz) has historically provided scheduled service connecting Val-d'Or to Montreal.
Notable facts
- ›Located approximately 5 kilometres from Val-d'Or city centre.
- ›Serves the economically important mining and forestry industries of the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region.
- ›Part of Canada's National Airports System (NAS) managed under Transport Canada policy.
- ›The airport handles medevac and emergency services flights for the surrounding remote communities.
- ›Charter operations supporting mining exploration are a significant component of airport activity.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
