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North Battleford Airport (YQW)
North Battleford Airport serves North Battleford and the surrounding Battlefords region in west-central Saskatchewan. Compare transfer options to the city centre, the town of Battleford and nearby destinations such as Saskatoon.
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About North Battleford Airport
North Battleford Airport is a municipal aerodrome serving North Battleford and the surrounding Battlefords region in west-central Saskatchewan. Operated by the City of North Battleford, it primarily supports general aviation, charter, corporate, medical and private flights rather than scheduled airline service.
The airfield was established during the Second World War as part of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan and was known as RCAF Station North Battleford. It was later named Cameron McIntosh Airport after Cameron Ross McIntosh and transferred to municipal ownership.
Located about 2.8 km east of the city centre, the airport has two asphalt runways and a single air terminal building. The nearest airport with scheduled passenger service is Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport, roughly 130 km southeast and about a 1.5-hour drive away.
For general aviation visitors, the airport offers fuel, a fixed-base operator with a passenger lounge and pilot facilities, Wi-Fi, parking, and access to pre-arranged ground transportation, taxis and rental vehicles for travel into North Battleford, Battleford and nearby areas.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
North Battleford Airport operates a single air terminal building serving general aviation, charter, corporate and private flights. The airport does not have separate domestic or international passenger terminals.
Ground Transportation Services to and from North Battleford Airport
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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