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Kashechewan Airport

Coordinates: 52°16′57″N 081°40′40″W / 52.28250°N 81.67778°W / 52.28250; -81.67778
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Kashechewan Airport
Summary
Airport typePublic
OperatorGovernment of Ontario
LocationKashechewan First Nation
Time zoneEST (UTC−05:00)
 • Summer (DST)EDT (UTC−04:00)
Elevation AMSL35 ft / 11 m
Coordinates52°16′57″N 081°40′40″W / 52.28250°N 81.67778°W / 52.28250; -81.67778
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CZKE is located in Ontario
CZKE
CZKE
Location in Ontario
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
07/25 3,903 1,190 Gravel

Kashechewan Airport (IATA: ZKE, ICAO: CZKE) is located 0.7 nautical miles (1.3 km; 0.81 mi) west of the First Nations community of Kashechewan, Ontario, Canada.

Passengers can fly to and from the airport with a scheduled service. [2]

The airport handles turboprop aircraft only.

Location and Infrastructure

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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.[3][1]

Services and operations

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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. [4][2]

AirlinesDestinations
Air Creebec Attawapiskat, Fort Albany, Moosonee, Peawanuck, Timmins[5]
Thunder Airlines Attawapiskat, Fort Albany, Moosonee, Peawanuck, Timmins

References

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  1. ^ Canada Flight Supplement. Effective 0901Z 16 July 2020 to 0901Z 10 September 2020.
  2. ^ "Kashechewan Airport (ZKE) - Airport profile, Airport codes worldwide | AirportProfile.com". www.airportprofile.com. Retrieved 2024-12-02.
  3. ^ "Kashechewan Airport Guide (ZKE)". FlyAirports. Retrieved 2024-12-02.
  4. ^ "Kashechewan Airport Guide (ZKE)". FlyAirports. Retrieved 2024-12-02.
  5. ^ Air Creebec Archived 2008-01-22 at the Wayback Machine
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