Airport
Matane/Russell-Burnett Airport (YME)
Matane/Russell-Burnett Airport is a small regional gateway on Quebec's Gaspé Peninsula, located about 3 km east of downtown Matane. Compare transfer options to the city centre, the Bas-Saint-Laurent coast, and onward destinations across eastern Quebec.
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About Matane/Russell-Burnett Airport
Matane/Russell-Burnett Airport is a small municipal aerodrome serving Matane and the surrounding Bas-Saint-Laurent region of eastern Quebec. It primarily supports general aviation, private, charter and business flying, and provides an important air access point for a community located at the gateway to the Gaspé Peninsula.
The airport sits about 3 km east of downtown Matane at 211 route de l'Aéroport. It has a single asphalt runway, 09/27, measuring roughly 1,676 m (5,500 ft), with lighting that allows operations after dark.
Matane is also a ferry port for crossings to the North Shore, which makes the airport a practical stop for regional travel and onward connections. Travelers generally continue from the airport by private vehicle or taxi, and restaurants, accommodation and car rental are available nearby in the city.
As a registered aerodrome operated by the Ville de Matane, the airport supports local businesses, medical flights and visitors exploring the St. Lawrence coast and eastern Quebec.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Matane/Russell-Burnett Airport operates through a single small terminal building serving general aviation, private, charter and business flights. There are no separate domestic or international passenger terminals, and the airport is not divided into Schengen or non-Schengen areas.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Matane/Russell-Burnett Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Matane/Russell-Burnett Airport to hotels, the ferry terminal, downtown Matane and destinations across the Bas-Saint-Laurent region.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, events or journeys around Matane and the Gaspé Peninsula.
Car Rental
Rent a car near Matane/Russell-Burnett Airport for independent travel along the St. Lawrence coast and onward journeys through eastern Quebec.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between the airport, Matane's ferry terminal, hotels and other regional destinations.
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