XKS · medium airport

Kasabonika Airport

Kasabonika, Canada

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Kasabonika Airport

Kasabonika, Canada

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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.

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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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.

Gateway to Ontario's remote north, connecting isolated communities with the world

Kasabonika Airport serves the remote First Nations community of Kasabonika Lake in northwestern Ontario, Canada. It functions as a vital lifeline for residents who rely on air transport for essential goods, medical access, and travel, as no all-season road connects the community to the broader highway network. The airport is a key node in Ontario's remote northern aviation network, primarily serving small charter and scheduled regional carriers.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A small, single-building terminal facility serving the basic needs of passengers on regional and charter flights.

Ground Transport

Local community vehicles and band-operated transport
Private vehicle pickup by arrangement

Dining

There are no commercial dining facilities at or near the airport. Travellers should bring their own food and supplies, as Kasabonika Lake is a remote, fly-in community with very limited commercial services available.

Traveller Tips

Book flights well in advance as seating on regional aircraft serving this route is very limited.
Weather can cause significant flight delays or cancellations; build flexibility into your travel plans.
Bring all necessary supplies including food and medication, as the community has limited stores.
Contact the local band office or community administration ahead of your visit for accommodation and logistics guidance.

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Route map (2 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

No scheduled airline data available.

Routes

XKS → YTLWT · BEH

XKS → YXLWT · BEH

Aircraft operating here

Beechcraft 19002 routes

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