Airport
Macmillan Pass Airport (XMP)
Macmillan Pass Airport is a remote gravel airstrip in eastern Yukon that mainly supports resource exploration, outfitting and tourism along the North Canol Road. It serves as a backcountry gateway to the Macmillan Pass area on the Continental Divide near the Yukon–Northwest Territories border, with onward travel to Ross River and surrounding wilderness areas.
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About Macmillan Pass Airport
Macmillan Pass Airport is a small, remote aerodrome in eastern Yukon, near the Continental Divide and the boundary with the Northwest Territories. It is located along the North Canol Road and is used mainly to support resource exploration, outfitting and tourism rather than scheduled passenger flights.
The aerodrome has a single gravel runway measuring approximately 457 m (1,500 ft) by 15 m (50 ft), at an elevation of about 1,161 m (3,810 ft). There is no terminal building and no on-site services, and the runway receives no regular maintenance, so access is typically arranged through charter or private aircraft operators.
The nearest community is Ross River, roughly 200 km away by road via the North Canol Road, which provides the main overland link through the region. Travel in and out of the area requires careful planning because fuel, supplies and services are limited or unavailable at the aerodrome itself.
Despite its basic facilities, the airport functions as an important access point for backcountry work and recreation in this remote part of the Yukon, connecting air travellers to exploration camps, hiking and outfitting areas, and the wider Canol Road corridor.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Macmillan Pass Airport has no passenger terminal building. The aerodrome consists of a single gravel runway and is used mainly by charter, resource-exploration, private and tourism aircraft rather than scheduled commercial flights.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Macmillan Pass Airport
Transfers
Arrange private transfers from Macmillan Pass Airport to Ross River, exploration camps and other backcountry locations along the North Canol Road.
Hourly Chauffeur
Book a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel between the airstrip, field camps, survey sites and other destinations across the Macmillan Pass area.
Car Rental
Rent a suitable four-wheel-drive vehicle in Ross River or Whitehorse for self-drive access along the North Canol Road to Macmillan Pass Airport and the surrounding region.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize group transfers for exploration crews, contractors and outfitting parties travelling between Macmillan Pass Airport and camps along the Canol Road.
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