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Allan J. MacEachen Port Hawkesbury Airport (YPS)
Allan J. MacEachen Port Hawkesbury Airport is a small regional gateway serving Port Hawkesbury and the Strait of Canso area on the route to Cape Breton Island. Compare transfer options to Port Hawkesbury town, the Canso Causeway and Cape Breton destinations, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Allan J. MacEachen Port Hawkesbury Airport
Allan J. MacEachen Port Hawkesbury Airport is a small regional aerodrome serving Port Hawkesbury, the Strait of Canso area and western Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia. It primarily supports general aviation, private and charter flights rather than scheduled commercial airline services.
Located about 4 km north of Port Hawkesbury near the Canso Causeway, the airport provides a convenient air gateway to Cape Breton and avoids the longer drive from Halifax Stanfield International Airport. It operates a single 1,524 m asphalt runway and a compact terminal.
The airport traces its development to the 1970s and was renamed in December 2017 after Allan J. MacEachen. Celtic Air Services has operated the facility since July 2017, providing fueling, ground handling and aircraft services, and it is an official airport of entry with customs facilities.
Transport to town is typically 10–15 minutes by taxi, pre-arranged car service or rental car. With an executive lounge, Wi-Fi and efficient apron-side access, it offers a low-congestion arrival experience for business travelers, golfers and visitors heading into Cape Breton.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Allan J. MacEachen Port Hawkesbury Airport operates through a single compact passenger terminal serving general aviation, private and charter flights. The airport does not have separate domestic and international terminal buildings, and there are no major scheduled commercial airline services.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Allan J. MacEachen Port Hawkesbury Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Allan J. MacEachen Port Hawkesbury Airport to hotels, Port Hawkesbury town, the Canso Causeway and destinations across Cape Breton.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, events or journeys around Port Hawkesbury and the Strait of Canso area.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Port Hawkesbury Airport for independent travel around Cape Breton Island and onward journeys across Nova Scotia.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Port Hawkesbury Airport, hotels, golf resorts, event venues and other Cape Breton destinations.
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