Kashechewan Airport | |
Iata: | ZKE |
Icao: | CZKE |
Type: | Public |
Operator: | Government of Ontario |
Location: | Kashechewan First Nation |
Timezone: | EST |
Summer: | EDT |
Elevation-F: | 35 |
Coordinates: | 52.2825°N -81.6778°W |
Pushpin Map: | Canada Ontario |
Pushpin Label: | CZKE |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Ontario |
R1-Number: | 07/25 |
R1-Length-F: | 3,903 |
R1-Surface: | Gravel |
Footnotes: | Source: Canada Flight Supplement |
Kashechewan Airport is located 0.7NM west of the First Nations community of Kashechewan, Ontario, Canada.
Passengers can fly to and from the airport with a scheduled service. [1]
The airport handles turboprop aircraft only.
Kashechewan Airport is approximately 4 kilometers south of the Kashechewan settlement. It operates at an elevation of 11 meters (35 feet) above sea level and features a single gravel runway, designated 06/24, measuring 1,067 meters (3,500 feet) in length. The airport's infrastructure is designed to accommodate small to medium-sized aircraft, suitable for the needs of the region.[2] https://www.airportprofile.com/airports/kashechewan-airport.html
The airport facilitates regular scheduled flights operated by regional carriers, such as Air Creebec and Thunder Airlines, connecting the community to larger cities like Moosonee and Timmins. These flights are essential for delivering supplies, mail, and offering travel options to the residents of Kashechewan. Additionally, the airport is used for medical evacuations and emergency operations. [3] https://www.airportprofile.com/airports/kashechewan-airport.html