Airport
Wawa Airport (YXZ)
Wawa Airport is the local air gateway to Wawa, a Northern Ontario community on Lake Superior's north shore along the Trans-Canada Highway. Compare transfer options to central Wawa, Lake Superior Provincial Park, Sault Ste. Marie and nearby destinations.
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About Wawa Airport
Wawa Airport (YXZ) is the municipal airport serving Wawa, a Northern Ontario community on Lake Superior's north shore. Opened in 1982, the facility provides an air link for general aviation, charter, private, corporate and medical flights across the Algoma District.
The airport sits about 5 km south-southwest of central Wawa, close to Trans-Canada Highway 17, and features a single asphalt runway oriented 03/21. Its compact terminal supports passenger arrivals and departures, aircraft parking and basic ground services.
Road connections make it easy to reach Wawa itself, while the surrounding region includes Lake Superior Provincial Park to the south and Sault Ste. Marie, about 225 km away along Highway 17. Taxis, private transfers, chauffeur services and rental cars provide onward travel options.
For travelers arriving in this part of Northern Ontario, Wawa Airport offers a practical gateway to the town, the Lake Superior shoreline and nearby outdoor destinations.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Wawa Airport operates a single compact terminal building for arriving and departing passengers. The airport primarily supports general aviation, charter, private and medical flights.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Wawa Airport
Transfers
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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