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St. Anthony Airport

St. Anthony, Canada

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St. Anthony Airport

St. Anthony, Canada
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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.
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Gateway to Newfoundland's rugged northern peninsula and Viking heritage

St. Anthony Airport serves the remote northern tip of Newfoundland, Canada, providing a vital air link for a region better known for icebergs, whales, and the UNESCO-listed L'Anse aux Meadows Norse settlement. Operated as a small regional facility, it connects this isolated community to larger centres such as St. John's, supporting both residents and adventure travellers. The airport plays a critical role in medical and emergency transport for the surrounding Great Northern Peninsula.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single modest terminal handling all passenger arrivals, departures, and basic check-in services.
Ground Transport
  • Rental cars available through local agencies (advance booking strongly recommended)
  • Taxi and shuttle services operated by local providers
  • Private vehicle pickup by accommodation hosts
Nearby Hotels
  • Vinland Motel
  • Grenfell Heritage Hotel & Suites
  • Haven Inn
Dining

Food options within the terminal are extremely limited, with basic vending or light snacks only. The town of St. Anthony, a short drive away, offers a handful of restaurants serving Newfoundland staples such as fish and chips, toutons, and local seafood. Visitors are advised to plan meals around town rather than relying on airport facilities.

Traveller Tips
  • Book rental cars well in advance as supply is very limited in this remote area.
  • Flights can be affected by fog and harsh weather — build buffer days into your itinerary.
  • L'Anse aux Meadows is about 50 km away; arrange transport before arriving as local options are scarce.
  • Pack layers year-round — temperatures drop quickly and winds off the Labrador Sea can be severe.
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Route map (3 destinations)

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Routes

YAY → YYTPB · SFB DH1
YAY → YBXPB · SFB
YAY → YYRPB · DH1
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Encyclopaedia

St. Anthony Airport is located 19 nautical miles west northwest of St. Anthony, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

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