Airport
Fort Severn Airport (YER)
Fort Severn Airport (YER) is the main air gateway to Fort Severn First Nation, Ontario's northernmost community on the Hudson Bay coast. Compare transfer options to the community and nearby areas, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Fort Severn Airport
Fort Severn Airport (YER) is a small remote airport serving Fort Severn First Nation, the northernmost First Nation community in Ontario, on the Hudson Bay coast. The airport provides the community's main year-round scheduled air link and is operated by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation.
Located about 6 km from the community, the airport has a single gravel runway and a basic passenger terminal. Scheduled passenger flights are operated by Wasaya Airways, primarily connecting Fort Severn with Sioux Lookout and the wider regional air network.
Fort Severn has no all-season road connection, so the airport is essential for travel, freight and medical access for much of the year. In winter, a seasonal winter road provides an additional link to the broader Ontario road system.
The airport offers limited passenger facilities, and travelers should arrange onward transport to the community in advance. Its small terminal, remote setting and scheduled connections make it a practical but essential gateway to this northern Ontario region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Fort Severn Airport has a single small passenger terminal handling both arrivals and departures. The airport does not have separate domestic or international terminal areas.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Fort Severn Airport
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
Car rental options are very limited at this remote airport, so travelers who need independent transport should arrange a vehicle before arrival.
Bus & Group Transfers
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