Remote wilderness airstrip serving the Kwadacha Nation in northern BC.
Location
Fort Ware, Canada
Fort Ware Airport (ICAO: CAJ9) is a small, remote aerodrome serving the community of Fort Ware, also known as Kwadacha, in the far north of British Columbia, Canada. The settlement is located near the confluence of the Finlay and Fox rivers, deep in the Rocky Mountain Trench, and the airport serves as the primary link to the outside world as there are no roads connecting the community.
The airport supports essential air services including mail, freight, medical evacuations, and passenger flights for the approximately 300 residents of the Kwadacha Nation. Due to its remote location and rugged terrain, the facility operates under challenging weather and logistical conditions typical of northern wilderness aerodromes.
Terminals
The airport has no formal passenger terminal, operating as a basic remote airstrip with minimal infrastructure.
Getting to & from
There is no road access to Fort Ware; the airport is the sole practical means of reaching the community from elsewhere.
Airlines here
Scheduled and charter services are operated by small regional carriers such as Central Mountain Air and similar northern BC operators providing essential community links.
Notable facts
- ›Fort Ware is one of British Columbia's most isolated communities, accessible only by air or river.
- ›The airport serves the Kwadacha Nation First Nation community.
- ›The airstrip is unpaved and subject to seasonal weather constraints.
- ›Medical evacuations rely heavily on the airport given the absence of road connections.
- ›The community sits near the Finlay River in the Rocky Mountain Trench region.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.