Mary's Harbour Water Aerodrome

Infrastructure replacement and modernization. The water aerodrome was closed because a new, all-season, more reliable land-based airport was constructed as part of the Labrador Airstrips Program. The new airport could accommodate wheeled aircraft, which offered more consistent service than floatplanes, which are limited by weather, sea conditions, and seasonal ice.

The site is no longer a registered aerodrome. The location at coordinates 52.312, -55.827 is simply a section of water in St. Lewis Inlet, adjacent to the town of Mary's Harbour. The area has reverted to general use for marine activities, including fishing and recreational boating. Any specific shore-based infrastructure that may have existed for the aerodrome, such as dedicated docks or ramps, has since been removed, repurposed, or has fallen into disuse.

Prior to the construction of the land airport, the Mary's Harbour Water Aerodrome was a critical transportation link for the remote coastal community. It served as a base for floatplanes, which were the primary means of transport for mail, essential supplies, passengers, and medical evacuations. Airlines, most notably Labrador Airways, operated services connecting Mary's Harbour to other coastal communities and larger hubs like Goose Bay. The aerodrome was a lifeline, particularly before the Trans-Labrador Highway was fully extended to the region.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening the water aerodrome. The community's aviation needs are fully and more effectively met by the operational Mary's Harbour Airport (CYMH), which receives scheduled passenger service from PAL Airlines. Re-establishing a formal water aerodrome would be redundant and economically unviable.