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Sept-Îles Airport

Sept-Îles, Canada

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Sept-Îles Airport

Sept-Îles, Canada

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180 ft

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Gateway to Quebec's remote North Shore region.

Opened

1941

Location

Sept-Îles, Canada

Sept-Îles Airport (IATA: YZV, ICAO: CYZV) is a regional airport serving Sept-Îles, a city on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River in Quebec, Canada. It plays a vital role in connecting this relatively isolated community to major urban centres, as road access to the region is limited. The airport supports both commercial passenger services and cargo operations, reflecting the area's significant mining and industrial activity, particularly iron ore extraction. Charter and medevac flights also operate regularly, underscoring the airport's importance to the surrounding communities. Sept-Îles is one of the larger airports on Quebec's North Shore and serves as a regional hub for communities further east along the coast that have even fewer transportation options.

Terminals

The airport features a single passenger terminal building handling all commercial and charter traffic.

Getting to & from

Ground transport options include taxis and car rentals available at the terminal; the airport is located approximately 15 kilometres from the city centre.

Airlines here

Air Canada Express (operated by Jazz Aviation) and Air Inuit provide scheduled service, connecting Sept-Îles to Montreal and other regional destinations.

Notable facts

›Sept-Îles is one of the busiest ports in Canada by tonnage, and the airport supports the region's iron ore export industry.
›The airport serves as a critical link for North Shore communities with limited road access.
›Medevac and emergency medical flights are an important component of operations given the region's remote setting.
›The airport has a runway capable of handling larger jet aircraft, supporting both commercial and charter operations.
›Sept-Îles experiences harsh winter conditions, requiring significant de-icing and snow-removal infrastructure.

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Gateway to the North Shore where the St. Lawrence meets wilderness

Sept-Îles Airport serves the industrial and resource-rich North Shore region of Quebec, Canada, acting as a vital link for the iron ore mining communities and remote coastal settlements along the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The airport has long supported both commercial aviation and charter operations catering to mining and forestry industries. Its strategic location makes it the primary air hub for a region where road connectivity remains limited.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A single compact terminal handling all commercial and charter flights with basic passenger amenities.

Ground Transport

Taxi services available outside the terminal
Car rental agencies on-site (including National and Hertz)
Private shuttle arrangements through local providers
Personal vehicle pickup from the terminal parking area

Nearby Hotels

Hôtel Sept-Îles
Comfort Inn Sept-Îles
Gouverneur Sept-Îles
Auberge Inn Sept-Îles

Dining

The airport terminal offers a small café and snack bar for light meals and beverages before departure. The city of Sept-Îles, about 15 minutes away, has a wider selection of restaurants including local Quebec cuisine and seafood given its coastal setting. Travellers on long layovers are better served heading into town for a fuller dining experience.

Traveller Tips

Book car rentals well in advance as availability is limited in this smaller regional airport.
Winter travel can bring significant delays due to severe St. Lawrence weather — allow extra buffer time.
Many mining-sector charter flights operate from this airport; expect a mix of industrial and leisure travellers.
The city centre is roughly 15 km away — confirm your ground transport before arrival as options are limited.

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Airlines serving this airport

Air Canada

Afrinat International Airlines

Arik Niger

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Routes

YZV → YWK3H · BET

YZV → YKL3H · BET DH8

YZV → YQBAC · DH1

YZV → YULAC · DH1

YZV → YWKAC · DH1

YZV → YWKP6 · AT4 J32

YZV → YYYP6 · AT4

YZV → YBGP6 · J32

YZV → YGVP6 · J32

YZV → YHUP6 · J32

YZV → YQBP6 · J32

YZV → YQBPB · DH1

YZV → YULPB · DH1

YZV → YWKPB · DH1

YZV → YGVQ9 · BE1

YZV → YNAQ9 · BEH

YZV → YQBQ9 · BEH

YZV → YWKQ9 · BEH

YZV → YYYQ9 · BEH

YZV → YPNQ9 · PAG

YZV → YNAWJ · BE1

YZV → ZGSWJ · BE1

Aircraft operating here

De Havilland Canada DHC-8-100 Dash 8 / 8Q6 routes British Aerospace Jetstream 325 routes Beechcraft 19004 routes BE13 routes BET2 routes Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-3002 routes DH81 routes Piper PA-461 routes

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