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Postville Airport

Postville, Canada

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Postville Airport

Postville, Canada
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Routes out
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CCD4
ICAO
193 ft
Elevation
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Remote Labrador gateway serving the isolated community of Postville.

Location
Postville, Canada
Postville Airport (IATA: YSO, ICAO: CCD4) is a small regional airport serving the community of Postville, located on the southeastern coast of Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The airport provides essential air access to this remote Inuit community, which has no road connections to the broader provincial highway network. As with many remote Labrador airports, Postville Airport plays a critical role in supplying the community with goods, medical services, and passenger transport. The facility is operated under Transport Canada regulations and serves as a vital lifeline for local residents.
Terminals
The airport features a small, basic terminal building typical of remote northern Canadian community airports.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options are extremely limited, reflecting the small size of the community, with local road access within the town only.
Airlines here
Air Borealis (formerly Canadian North and Air Labrador operations) provides scheduled regional service connecting Postville to other Labrador and Newfoundland communities.
Notable facts
  • ›Postville has no road connection to the rest of Canada's highway system, making the airport essential for community access.
  • ›The community of Postville is predominantly Inuit and has a population of only a few hundred residents.
  • ›The airport supports medical evacuation flights, which are critical given the community's remoteness.
  • ›Located on the Atlantic coast of Labrador, the airport operates year-round despite harsh winter weather conditions.
  • ›The runway is unpaved, consistent with many small remote airports in the Labrador region.
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Gateway to Labrador's remote coast where wilderness meets the sky

Postville Airport is a small regional airstrip serving the isolated community of Postville on the coast of Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It plays a vital role in connecting this remote Inuit and settler community to larger centres, as road access is essentially non-existent year-round. The airport is a lifeline for residents, supporting medical evacuations, mail, supplies, and passenger travel.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A modest single-room terminal building providing basic passenger check-in and waiting facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Local taxi or community vehicle arranged in advance
  • Private pickup by accommodation or residents
Nearby Hotels
  • Postville community lodging (locally operated guesthouses)
Dining

There are no formal dining facilities inside the terminal. Visitors should arrange meals through their accommodation or community contacts, as Postville has very limited commercial food options. Bringing your own snacks for travel is strongly advised.

Traveller Tips
  • Book flights well in advance as seats on regional carriers serving Postville are limited and fill quickly.
  • Weather can cause significant flight delays or cancellations — build extra time into your travel plans.
  • There is no road connection to Postville, so air travel is the primary means of access outside of seasonal boat service.
  • Contact your accommodation host ahead of arrival to arrange ground transportation, as there is no formal taxi service.

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Route map (3 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

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Routes

YSO → YMNPB · DHT
YSO → YYRPB · DHT
YSO → YHOWJ · DHT
YSO → YMNWJ · DHT
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Postville Airport
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Postville Airport serves Postville, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

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