YQD · medium airport

The Pas Airport

The Pas, Canada

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The Pas Airport

The Pas, Canada

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CYQD

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887 ft

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Northern Manitoba's gateway serving The Pas region.

Location

The Pas, Canada

The Pas Airport (IATA: YQD, ICAO: CYQD) is a regional airport serving The Pas, a town in northern Manitoba, Canada. It provides essential air connectivity for a community that relies heavily on aviation due to limited road and rail accessibility to major urban centres. The airport supports scheduled passenger services, cargo operations, and charter flights, playing a vital role in the local economy and for resource industries in the region. It is operated under Transport Canada regulations and serves as a key hub for northern Manitoba air travel. The surrounding area includes significant Indigenous communities and resource extraction industries, making the airport an important link for workers, residents, and essential supplies reaching this remote part of the province.

Terminals

The airport has a small single terminal building suited to the low passenger volumes typical of a regional northern Manitoba facility.

Getting to & from

Ground transport to the town of The Pas is primarily by private vehicle or taxi, as the airport is located a short distance from the town centre.

Airlines here

Calm Air has historically provided scheduled service to The Pas Airport, connecting it to Winnipeg and other northern Manitoba communities.

Notable facts

›The Pas is one of the larger communities in northern Manitoba, making YQD an important regional airport.
›The airport supports medevac and emergency medical flights serving surrounding remote communities.
›Calm Air, a regional carrier specializing in northern Manitoba routes, has been a key operator at the airport.
›The airport serves as a logistical base for resource industries including forestry and mining in the region.
›The Pas Airport has a single paved runway capable of handling turboprop regional aircraft.

Wikipedia

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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.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 Manitoba's vast northern wilderness and remote communities

The Pas Airport (YQD) is a small regional airport serving The Pas, a historic town in northern Manitoba, Canada, situated at the confluence of the Saskatchewan and Pasquia rivers. It plays a vital role in connecting remote northern communities where road access is limited or seasonal. The airport supports a mix of scheduled regional flights, charter operations, and essential cargo services for the surrounding area.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A compact single-story terminal handling all passenger check-in, arrivals, and basic amenities for regional travellers.

Ground Transport

Taxi services available from local operators in The Pas
Rental car options through local agencies (limited availability, advance booking recommended)
Private vehicle pickup and drop-off at terminal

Nearby Hotels

Kikiwak Inn
Otineka Mall-area lodgings
Nor'Wester Hotel

Dining

Dining options within the terminal itself are very limited, reflecting the airport's small regional scale. The town of The Pas, a short drive away, offers local restaurants, diners, and fast-food outlets for travellers needing a meal before or after a flight.

Traveller Tips

Book rental cars well in advance as availability is very limited in this remote northern town.
Check weather conditions before travel, as northern Manitoba winters can cause flight delays or cancellations.
Arrive early — the terminal is small but staffing and check-in processes may be unhurried.
Carry Canadian cash as card payment options from local transport providers may be unreliable.

Official website

AI-assisted overview, verified against public sources.

Route map (3 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Bearskin Lake Air Service

Abu Dhabi Amiri Flight

Calm Air

Routes

YQD → YFOJV · SWM

YQD → YWGJV · SWM

YQD → YFOMO · AT4

YQD → YTHMO · FRJ

YQD → YWGMO · AT4 FRJ

Aircraft operating here

SWM2 routes Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-3002 routes Fairchild Dornier 328JET2 routes

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