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Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport (NML)
Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport is a private aerodrome located near Mildred Lake in the Wood Buffalo region, about 37 km north of Fort McMurray, Alberta. It serves oil sands operations in the Mildred Lake area, with onward connections available to Fort McMurray and the wider Athabasca oil sands region.
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About Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport
Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport is a private aerodrome in the Wood Buffalo region of northern Alberta, located adjacent to Mildred Lake approximately 37 km north of Fort McMurray. The facility has primarily supported corporate and oil sands-related aviation connected to the Syncrude Canada operations in the area.
The aerodrome features a single runway, 11/29, with a length of about 5,437 feet and an elevation of 1,046 feet above sea level. As a private facility, it does not operate as a public commercial passenger airport, and access is generally limited to approved aircraft and authorized personnel.
NAV CANADA announced that the private Fort McMurray/Mildred Lake Aerodrome was permanently closed effective 3 November 2022, and its instrument approach procedures were revoked. The associated control zone and transition area were removed, while the North Oil Sands Aerodrome Traffic Frequency area remained unchanged.
For public air travel to the region, Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) serves Fort McMurray and the surrounding oil sands communities with scheduled domestic and limited international service. Road links along Highway 63 connect the Mildred Lake area with Fort McMurray and the wider region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport operates as a small private aerodrome with a single runway rather than a public passenger terminal. There are no separate commercial terminals for domestic or international flights; the facility primarily supports corporate and oil sands-related aviation.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers for travel between Fort McMurray, the Mildred Lake area and nearby oil sands work sites in the Wood Buffalo region.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel around Fort McMurray, business meetings and site visits in the Mildred Lake oil sands area.
Car Rental
Rent a car in Fort McMurray for independent travel to the Mildred Lake area and onward journeys across northern Alberta.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for crews and groups travelling between Fort McMurray, Mildred Lake work sites and other destinations in the region.
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