Kashechewan Airport Explained

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.

Location and Infrastructure

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

Services and operations

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

References

  1. Web site: Kashechewan Airport (ZKE) - Airport profile, Airport codes worldwide AirportProfile.com . 2024-12-02 . www.airportprofile.com.
  2. Web site: Kashechewan Airport Guide (ZKE) . 2024-12-02 . FlyAirports . en-US.
  3. Web site: Kashechewan Airport Guide (ZKE) . 2024-12-02 . FlyAirports . en-US.