Perrault Falls Airport

Economic reasons are the most probable cause for closure. As a small, privately-owned gravel airstrip, the operational costs, including maintenance, liability insurance, and regulatory compliance, likely outweighed its benefits for the owner. Such airstrips often support local tourism lodges, and a decline in fly-in clientele or a change in the owner's business model can lead to their closure. There is no evidence to suggest it was closed due to a specific accident, military conversion, or environmental concerns.

The airport is abandoned and non-operational. Satellite imagery of the coordinates confirms the presence of a former runway, but it is in a state of disrepair. The gravel and turf surface is significantly overgrown with grass, weeds, and small shrubs, making it completely unusable for aircraft. The land remains private property, and the former airstrip is slowly being reclaimed by the natural forest environment.

The airport's significance was entirely local, serving as a crucial piece of infrastructure for the tourism-dependent economy of Perrault Falls. Its primary role was to provide direct access for guests and supplies to the area's numerous fishing and hunting lodges using wheeled aircraft. This complemented the floatplane operations on nearby Perrault Lake, broadening the accessibility for general aviation pilots and private charters visiting this remote part of Northwestern Ontario. It was never a hub for scheduled commercial flights or military activity.

There are no known or published plans to reopen Perrault Falls Airport. The area remains accessible via Highway 105 and by floatplane through the still-active Perrault Lake Water Aerodrome (CKP8). Given the high cost of restoring and certifying an airfield and the availability of alternative transport, the economic incentive to reopen this private strip is considered negligible.