Aguanish Water Aerodrome

Infrastructural replacement and economic reasons. The primary cause for the closure was the opening of the permanent, all-season Aguanish Airport (ICAO: CTS2), which has a gravel runway. A land-based airport provides more reliable year-round service compared to a water aerodrome, which is unusable when the river is frozen in winter. The prior connection of the town to the provincial road network via Route 138 also reduced the community's absolute dependency on air travel, further diminishing the need for a dedicated waterdrome.

The site is no longer a registered or maintained aerodrome. It is simply a section of the Aguanish River. There is no remaining dedicated infrastructure, such as docks or ramps, specifically for aerodrome operations. While it is physically possible for a private floatplane to land on the river, it is not an official facility. All official air traffic and services for the community now operate from the Aguanish Airport (CTS2).

For much of the 20th century, the Aguanish Water Aerodrome was a critical lifeline for the isolated community of Aguanish. Located on the Aguanish River, it served as the primary hub for floatplanes and seaplanes. These aircraft, typically bush planes like the de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver or DHC-3 Otter, were essential for transporting mail, medicine, essential supplies, and passengers. It provided the main connection for medical evacuations and travel to larger centers like Sept-Îles before the road was completed. The aerodrome was fundamental to the settlement's survival, communication, and economic activity.

None. There are no known plans or prospects for reopening the Aguanish Water Aerodrome as an official, registered facility. The community is now adequately served by the more capable, year-round Aguanish Airport (CTS2) and has reliable ground transportation via Route 138. Re-establishing an official water aerodrome would be economically unviable and functionally redundant.