Fort Severn Airport (YER)

Fort Severn, CA 🇨🇦 Small Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

CYER

IATA

YER

Elevation

48 ft

Region

CA-ON

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: CYER

Local Code: Not available

Location: 56.018902° N, -87.676102° E

Continent: NA

Type: Small Airport

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Recent traveler reviews and experiences for Fort Severn Airport (CYER (YER)) are scarce, making it challenging to directly ascertain overall traveler sentiment and satisfaction. The available information primarily details operational aspects of the airport rather than personal passenger experiences.

What Travelers Love (Inferred from operational information):

Manageable Security and Immigration: Travelers can expect relatively short wait times for security (estimated 25 minutes) and immigration (estimated 8 minutes), suggesting efficient processing for these essential services.
Essential Connectivity: The airport serves as a vital link for the remote Fort Severn First Nation, connecting it to destinations like Sioux Lookout via Wasaya Airways, providing crucial air transportation.

Common Complaints (Inferred from operational limitations):

Absence of Customs Services: Fort Severn Airport is not an Airport of Entry for customs, meaning international travelers would require pre-clearance or connections through other airports with customs facilities.
Limited Facilities and Amenities: As a small regional airport with a single gravel runway, travelers should anticipate minimal terminal facilities, amenities, and dining/shopping options. Generic descriptions of "modern amenities" and "wide array of dining and shopping options" found on some booking sites are highly unlikely to reflect the reality of this remote airport.
Undefined Local Transportation and Parking: Specific information regarding on-site parking or readily available ground transportation services directly at the airport is not readily found, suggesting travelers should arrange their own transport or expect limited options.

Overall, while direct traveler sentiment is unavailable, Fort Severn Airport appears to function as a crucial, no-frills air link for its community. It likely offers operational efficiency for security and immigration but provides limited passenger comforts or direct international travel capabilities due to the absence of customs.

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This summary is automatically generated by AI based on web research of traveler reviews and experiences. AI-generated content may not always be 100% accurate.

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Airport Routes

Top Routes (by observations)

Sioux Lookout (YXL) 2

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Sioux Lookout (YXL) new

Popular Flight Routes

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Top Airlines

Operating at Fort Severn Airport

Airlines by Flight Activity

Based on observed flight operations and route network

Airline	Routes	Flights	Destinations	Last Activity
Wasaya `WSG` / `WP`	1	6	1	Dec 7, 2025

Showing top 1 airlines by flight activity. Data includes observed departures and route networks from this airport.

For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`15/33`	3500 ft	100 ft	GRVL	Active

Type	Description	Frequency

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency
`YER`	Fort Severn	NDB	`334 kHz`

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025

Taxis

Fort Severn is a small, remote fly-in community. There are no formal taxi companies operating at the airport. Transportation is typically pre-arranged with local contacts, lodges, or outfitters. Some local residents may offer rides for a fee.

Rental Cars

There are no car rental agencies at Fort Severn Airport or within the community. The community is not connected to the main road network. Local transportation is primarily by foot, ATV, or snowmobile, depending on the season.

Public Transportation

There is no public transit system (bus service) available in Fort Severn. The community is isolated and not accessible by public roads.

Nearby Airports

No nearby airports found within reasonable distance.

Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.