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Baie-Johan-Beetz Water Aerodrome (YBJ)
Baie-Johan-Beetz Water Aerodrome is a small seaplane base on the north shore of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, serving the village of Baie-Johan-Beetz and the remote Côte-Nord region of Quebec. Travelers can continue to Havre-Saint-Pierre and nearby coastal communities by road or arranged transfers.
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About Baie-Johan-Beetz Water Aerodrome
Baie-Johan-Beetz Water Aerodrome (YBJ) is a small seaplane base serving the village of Baie-Johan-Beetz in the Côte-Nord region of Quebec, on the north shore of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. It supports small aircraft and seaplane operations for a remote coastal community.
Located near the mouth of the Piashti River, the aerodrome is roughly 60 km east of Havre-Saint-Pierre, the nearest town with broader services. The village is linked to the rest of the province by Route 138, also known as the Whale Route, and the water aerodrome provides an additional air connection in a region where road access can be limited.
Facilities are modest and geared to general aviation and small seaplane services rather than scheduled commercial airline operations. Travelers using YBJ generally arrange flights through regional air services or charter operators.
Because the base is small and remote, visitors should plan onward travel in advance. From Baie-Johan-Beetz, travelers can continue by private vehicle, arranged transfer, or by air to Havre-Saint-Pierre and other Côte-Nord destinations.
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Terminals
Baie-Johan-Beetz Water Aerodrome operates as a small seaplane base and does not have a traditional passenger terminal building. Services are handled from a waterfront dock and limited support facilities rather than separate domestic or international terminals.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Baie-Johan-Beetz Water Aerodrome
Transfers
Private transfers can be arranged from Baie-Johan-Beetz Water Aerodrome to Havre-Saint-Pierre, nearby coastal communities and the local village.
Hourly Chauffeur
A chauffeur by the hour can be booked for flexible travel around Baie-Johan-Beetz and journeys along the Côte-Nord region.
Car Rental
Car rental is generally arranged in Havre-Saint-Pierre rather than at the seaplane base itself, providing an option for independent travel along Route 138.
Bus & Group Transfers
Minibuses or charter vehicles can be organized for groups traveling between the seaplane base, Havre-Saint-Pierre and other Côte-Nord destinations.
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