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Thompson Airport

Thompson, Canada
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6
Routes out
5
Destinations
CYTH
ICAO
729 ft
Elevation
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Northern Manitoba's key aviation gateway serving Thompson.

Location
Thompson, Canada
Thompson Airport (IATA: YTH, ICAO: CYTH) is a regional airport serving Thompson, Manitoba, Canada. It provides essential air links for this northern city, which serves as a major hub for the surrounding mining and resource communities in the region. The airport is owned and operated by the City of Thompson and handles scheduled passenger service alongside charter and cargo operations. It plays a critical role in connecting remote northern communities where air travel is often the primary means of long-distance transportation. Given Thompson's status as one of the largest cities in northern Manitoba, the airport supports industries including nickel mining, forestry, and government services, making it an important piece of regional infrastructure.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal building suited to regional traffic volumes.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation between the airport and downtown Thompson is primarily by taxi and private vehicle, as no regular public transit service connects the airport.
Airlines here
Calm Air and other regional carriers provide scheduled service connecting Thompson to Winnipeg and northern Manitoba communities.
Notable facts
  • ›Thompson is known as the 'Hub of the North' in Manitoba.
  • ›The airport supports connections to remote First Nations communities in northern Manitoba.
  • ›Elevation at the airport is approximately 663 feet (202 metres) above sea level.
  • ›The airport handles a mix of scheduled, charter, and medevac flights.
  • ›Thompson is one of the largest cities in northern Manitoba, supporting the airport's regional importance.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.

Route map (5 destinations)

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Routes

YTH → YYQ5T · ATR
YTH → YYQMO · AT4
YTH → YFOMO · FRJ
YTH → YGXMO · AT4
YTH → YQDMO · FRJ
YTH → YWGMO · FRJ AT4
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City & Place Guide

Gateway to Manitoba's subarctic wilderness and vibrant Indigenous culture.

Thompson is a northern Manitoba city of roughly 12,000 people, often called the 'Hub of the North.' Founded in the 1950s around nickel mining, it sits at the confluence of the Burntwood and Mystery Lake rivers and serves as a regional hub for surrounding First Nations communities.

Despite its remote location, Thompson offers surprising cultural richness, outdoor adventure, and a warm, resilient community spirit. Visitors come for boreal forest exploration, northern lights viewing, fishing, and gaining insight into Cree heritage and subarctic life.

The city provides essential services, accommodations, and outfitting options for travelers heading deeper into Manitoba's north, making it an ideal base camp for wilderness adventures.

  • •Mystery Lake — scenic reservoir perfect for fishing, boating, and picnicking.
  • •Pisew Falls Provincial Park — stunning 13-metre waterfall reachable by a short trail.
  • •Thompson Aquatic Centre — impressive leisure pool facility popular with families.
  • •Heritage North Museum — local history exhibits covering mining, Cree culture, and the north.
  • •Burntwood River — prime spot for northern pike and walleye fishing year-round.
  • •Aurora borealis viewing — Thompson's clear dark skies offer spectacular northern lights displays.

Getting around: Thompson has no public transit system, so renting a car is strongly recommended for flexibility. Taxis are available locally, and some hotels offer shuttles. VIA Rail's Winnipeg–Churchill train stops in Thompson, and Calm Air and Perimeter Aviation offer scheduled flights from Winnipeg to Thompson Regional Airport.

Best time: Visit from late August through March for prime northern lights viewing, or June through August for warm weather, hiking, and fishing.

Local food: Try traditional Cree bannock bread, fresh-caught walleye prepared at local diners, and hearty comfort meals suited to the cold northern climate.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

Passport, Visa & Immigration

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Thompson Airport
Encyclopaedia

Thompson Municipal Airport is an airport in Mystery Lake located 3 nautical miles north of Thompson, Manitoba, Canada. It is the third-busiest airport in Manitoba after Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport and Winnipeg/St. Andrews Airport.

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