Roberval (Air Saguenay) Water Aerodrome

The aerodrome was owned and operated by the airline Air Saguenay. It closed permanently when Air Saguenay abruptly ceased all operations and filed for bankruptcy in November 2019. The airline's collapse was attributed to a combination of factors, including difficult economic conditions in the bush-flying market and the significant financial and operational impact of a tragic, fatal crash involving one of its DHC-2 Beaver aircraft in Labrador in July 2019.

The ICAO identifier CA-1163 has been officially decommissioned and is no longer listed in the Canada Flight Supplement or other official aviation publications. The physical infrastructure, including the docks and ramp on the shore of Lac Saint-Jean adjacent to the main Roberval Airport (CYRJ), likely still exists. However, the site no longer operates as a registered commercial water aerodrome. The facilities may be used by private boaters or for other marine activities, but the dedicated aviation operation by Air Saguenay is defunct.

The Roberval Water Aerodrome was a key seasonal seaplane base for Air Saguenay, one of Quebec's largest and longest-running bush airlines. Located on the vast Lac Saint-Jean, it served as a critical departure point for accessing the remote wilderness of northern Quebec. The base primarily handled air taxi and charter flights for the region's robust tourism industry, flying hunters, fishermen, and adventurers to remote outfitters, lodges, and camps. It typically operated a fleet of classic Canadian floatplanes, such as the de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver and DHC-3 Otter, and was an integral part of the local economy and transportation network for decades.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening the aerodrome under its former designation (CA-1163) or operator. Air Saguenay was liquidated, and its assets were sold, so the company will not be revived. While the location remains viable for seaplane operations, a new company would have to apply for and establish a new, registered water aerodrome at the site. There have been no public announcements regarding such a development.