Airport
Big Trout Lake Airport (YTL)
Big Trout Lake Airport (YTL) is the main air gateway to Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug, a remote First Nation community in northwestern Ontario. Regional flights connect the airport with Sioux Lookout and other northern Ontario communities, with a short road link into the community itself.
Passengers
Luggage
About Big Trout Lake Airport
Big Trout Lake Airport is the air gateway to Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug, a remote Oji-Cree First Nation community in far northwestern Ontario, Canada. Located about 1.1 km southwest of the community, it provides an essential domestic air link to Sioux Lookout and other northern Ontario destinations for local residents and visitors.
The airport operates from a single terminal building surrounded by pre-fabricated steel structures. It has one gravel runway, designated 14/32, measuring about 1,191 m (3,906 ft), and sits at an elevation of roughly 223 m (730 ft). Manual air stairs and baggage carts are used to board and serve aircraft.
Regional airline Wasaya Airways operates scheduled flights through YTL, connecting the community with Sioux Lookout and other northern airports. The airport is primarily domestic and serves travel within Ontario.
Because the airport sits close to the community, transfers and local road connections are short. Travellers can arrange airport pick-ups, private transfers or group vehicles in advance for travel within Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug and the surrounding area.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Big Trout Lake Airport has a single compact terminal building serving all passenger flights. The airport is used mainly for regional scheduled services connecting Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug with other northern Ontario communities.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Big Trout Lake Airport
Transfers
Book a private transfer from Big Trout Lake Airport to the community of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug, local accommodation and other points in the area.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport around Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug, community visits or local appointments.
Car Rental
Rent a vehicle at Big Trout Lake Airport for independent travel within Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug and the surrounding area.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize a minibus or charter vehicle for groups travelling between Big Trout Lake Airport, the community and local venues or events.
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