Val-d'Or Airport
Val-d'Or, Canada
Val-d'Or Airport
Northern Quebec's key regional gateway serving the Abitibi region.
- ›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.
Val-d'Or Airport serves the resource-rich Abitibi-Témiscamingue region of northwestern Quebec, connecting mining communities, forestry workers, and adventure travellers to Montreal and other Canadian hubs. The airport has long played a vital logistical role supporting the region's gold mining heritage, which dates back to the 1930s. Small but functional, it remains the primary air link for a region where ground travel distances are considerable.
- Main Terminal — A single modest terminal handling all passenger check-in, arrivals, and departures with basic amenities.
- Taxi services available at the terminal exit
- Car rental agencies on-site (including National and Hertz)
- Private shuttle services to downtown Val-d'Or
- Personal vehicle pickup from the surface parking lot
- Comfort Inn Val-d'Or
- Holiday Inn Express Val-d'Or
- Forestel Val-d'Or
- Hotel Forestel des Pins
The terminal offers limited food and beverage options, typically a small café or snack counter suitable for a quick bite before departure. A wider selection of restaurants, including local Quebec cuisine and casual diners, can be found along 3e Avenue in downtown Val-d'Or, about 10 minutes from the airport. Travellers are advised to eat before arriving at the airport if they have specific dietary needs.
- Book car rentals well in advance, as availability is limited given the small airport size.
- Winter weather can be severe — confirm flight status during snowstorms before heading to the airport.
- The airport is roughly 10 km from downtown Val-d'Or; taxis are the most reliable transfer option.
- Air Creebec operates regional flights connecting Val-d'Or to remote northern Quebec communities.
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Val-d'Or Airport is located 2.5 nautical miles south of Val-d'Or, Quebec, Canada.
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