Flame Lake Water Aerodrome

The closure was for economic reasons, directly linked to the shutdown of the Flame Lake Lodge. The water aerodrome existed solely to serve the fly-in fishing and hunting lodge. When the lodge ceased operations and closed down, the aerodrome lost its purpose and its registration with Transport Canada was allowed to lapse, leading to its official decommissioning.

The site is the water surface of Flame Lake adjacent to the buildings of the former Flame Lake Lodge. The lodge itself is closed and the property is private, with the buildings reportedly falling into disrepair. The lake is no longer a registered, monitored, or maintained aerodrome. While a floatplane could technically land on the lake, it would be considered an off-airport landing at the pilot's own risk, with no services, fuel, or support facilities available.

Flame Lake Water Aerodrome was a private facility integral to the local tourism economy of the remote Algoma District in Northern Ontario. Its sole purpose was to provide air access for guests and supplies to the Flame Lake Lodge. When active, it handled seasonal traffic of float-equipped aircraft, including iconic Canadian bush planes like the de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver and various Cessna models. It represented a vital link for the fly-in tourism industry, allowing access to pristine wilderness areas for fishing and hunting enthusiasts.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening the Flame Lake Water Aerodrome. Any potential reopening would be entirely dependent on a new owner purchasing the defunct lodge property, investing in its complete restoration, and then choosing to re-register the water aerodrome with Transport Canada. Given the significant investment required and the lack of any public information, the prospect of reopening is considered highly unlikely.