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La Romaine Airport

Le Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent, Canada

Clear sky
6
Routes out
5
Destinations
CTT5
ICAO
90 ft
Elevation
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Remote coastal gateway serving Quebec's Lower North Shore communities.

Location
La Romaine, Canada
La Romaine Airport (IATA: ZGS, ICAO: CTT5) is a small regional airport serving the community of La Romaine (Unamen Shipu) on Quebec's Lower North Shore, along the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The airport provides essential air access to this remote Innu community, which has no road connection to the provincial highway network. The airport operates as a critical lifeline for residents, enabling access to medical services, supplies, and travel connections to larger centres such as Sept-Îles. Air travel is the primary means of transportation for this isolated community, especially during winter months when river and sea routes are limited. Regional air services link La Romaine to neighbouring Lower North Shore communities and to Sept-Îles, which serves as a regional hub. The airport is owned and operated under Transport Canada's remote and northern airports framework.
Terminals
The airport has a small, single terminal building suited to the low passenger volumes of a remote community airport.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options are extremely limited, as La Romaine is not connected to the Quebec road network, making the airport the primary point of entry and exit.
Airlines here
Air Liaison and other regional Quebec carriers have historically served La Romaine, providing connections to Sept-Îles and other Lower North Shore communities.
Notable facts
  • ›La Romaine is home to the Innu community of Unamen Shipu.
  • ›The community has no road connection to the rest of Quebec's highway network.
  • ›Air travel is the primary mode of transportation year-round.
  • ›The airport is located along the Gulf of St. Lawrence coastline.
  • ›It is one of several small airports serving isolated Lower North Shore communities.
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Gateway to Quebec's remote Lower North Shore along the St. Lawrence

La Romaine Airport serves the small Innu community of La Romaine (Unamen Shipu) on Quebec's isolated Lower North Shore, accessible only by air or seasonal coastal ferry. The airstrip plays a vital role in connecting this remote community to larger centres such as Sept-Îles, providing essential transport for residents, goods, and medical services. Its simple infrastructure reflects the rugged, frontier character of life along the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A small, single-room terminal building offering basic passenger facilities suited to the community's limited scheduled traffic.
Ground Transport
  • Local taxi or community vehicle arrangements
  • Private vehicle pickup by residents or contacts
Dining

There are no dining facilities within the airport terminal itself. Visitors must rely on community resources in La Romaine village for any food or refreshments, which are very limited given the remote nature of the settlement.

Traveller Tips
  • Book flights well in advance as seats on small regional aircraft serving La Romaine are very limited.
  • Confirm flight schedules directly with the carrier, as services can be disrupted by weather or seasonal changes.
  • Bring sufficient cash and supplies, as commercial services in the community are extremely limited.
  • Dress in layers year-round; weather along the Lower North Shore can change rapidly and winters are severe.

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Route map (5 destinations)

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Routes

ZGS → YIFQ9 · BEH
ZGS → YNAQ9 · BEH
ZGS → ZKGWJ · DHT
ZGS → YHRWJ · DHT BE1
ZGS → YNAWJ · DHT
ZGS → YZVWJ · BE1
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La Romaine Airport is located 2.5 nautical miles north of La Romaine, Quebec, Canada.

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