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St Augustin Airport

St-Augustin, Canada

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St Augustin Airport

St-Augustin, Canada
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Remote Quebec gateway serving the Lower North Shore communities.

Location
St-Augustin, Canada
St Augustin Airport (IATA: YIF, ICAO: CYIF) is a small regional airport located in St-Augustin, Quebec, Canada, situated along the Lower North Shore of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. It serves as a vital transportation link for the remote communities in this sparsely populated region, where road connections to the rest of Quebec are essentially nonexistent. The airport is owned and operated by Transport Canada and handles scheduled regional passenger service, mail, and cargo flights. Given the isolated nature of the community, air travel is the primary means of accessing St-Augustin for most residents and visitors. Air service at YIF is provided by regional carriers offering connections to Sept-Îles and other Lower North Shore communities. The airport plays a critical role in ensuring access to healthcare, supplies, and services for local residents.
Terminals
The airport features a small, basic terminal building suited to its low passenger volumes.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options are extremely limited, with no road connection to the provincial highway network; local vehicles and taxis provide transport within the community.
Airlines here
Air Liaison serves the airport with scheduled regional flights connecting St-Augustin to other Lower North Shore communities and Sept-Îles.
Notable facts
  • ›St-Augustin has no road connection to the Quebec provincial highway system, making the airport essential for community access.
  • ›The airport is owned by Transport Canada.
  • ›Located on the Lower North Shore of the Gulf of St. Lawrence in remote eastern Quebec.
  • ›The airport serves a very small population, primarily Innu and other local residents.
  • ›Cargo and mail delivery via air is critical to the community's supply chain.
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Gateway to Quebec's remote Lower North Shore wilderness and coastal communities

St Augustin Airport serves the small, isolated community of Saint-Augustin on Quebec's Lower North Shore, a region accessible primarily by air or sea. The airport plays a vital lifeline role for local Innu and settler communities, connecting them to larger centres like Sept-Îles and Blanc-Sablon. Its remote setting along the Gulf of St Lawrence makes it an essential piece of regional infrastructure rather than a commercial hub.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A small single-room terminal building handling regional and charter flights with basic passenger amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Local taxi service (limited availability, recommended to arrange in advance)
  • Private vehicle pickup by residents or accommodation hosts
  • Community shuttle arrangements through local outfitters
Nearby Hotels
  • Pourvoirie locale guesthouses
  • Community-run lodging in Saint-Augustin
Dining

Dining options at the airport itself are extremely limited or nonexistent, reflecting the terminal's small scale. Visitors should plan meals through their accommodation hosts or local community contacts in Saint-Augustin, where a handful of small establishments may serve basic meals.

Traveller Tips
  • Book your onward transport and accommodation well in advance, as services in Saint-Augustin are very limited.
  • Flights are often operated by regional carriers such as Air Liaison; check schedules carefully as frequencies are low.
  • Weather along the Lower North Shore can change rapidly, causing flight delays — build flexibility into your itinerary.
  • Carry sufficient Canadian cash, as card payment infrastructure in the area may be unreliable.

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Route map (4 destinations)

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Routes

YIF → ZGSQ9 · BEH
YIF → YHRWJ · BE1
YIF → ZLTWJ · DHT
YIF → YBXWJ · BE1 DHT
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