Charter Flights to Pickle Lake, Ontario
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At the northern end of Highway 599, Pickle Lake Airport (YPL) serves as the gateway to Ontario’s Far North. It supports regional turboprops, light business aircraft, and float‑plane and helicopter connections to communities and camps beyond the road network. Travelers should plan ahead for accommodations, rental cars and air charters.
Links To Pickle Lake Charter Airlines
Charter Flights To Pickle Lake: Flight Options
Pickle Lake sits at the end of paved Highway 599, about 290 kilometres north of Ignace, so some visitors drive in. Wasaya Airways bases aircraft here and flies scheduled routes to northern communities, but a fixed timetable rarely suits a fishing party or a mining team. Charter flights to Pickle Lake let you choose the departure city and day. Group charter flights keep a lodge party together, while crew rotation flights serve mining and exploration projects.
How To Use This Page To Find The Charter Airline That Best Meets Your Needs
If you need to fly from Pickle Lake to any remote location such as mining / exploration camp, a fly-in fishing lodge or outpost, or you are planning a remote canoe trip to one of the many rivers in the region, scroll down the page past the map to see listing and links to wheel plane, float plane and helicopter charter airlines operating from Pickle Lake. If you need to fly to Pickle Lake from any location throughout Canada or USA, - load the interactive map and click any marker showing an aircraft icon.
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Pickle Lake Airport
Pickle Lake Airport (CYPL) has a paved asphalt runway, 09/27, listed at 5,217 feet. Aircraft from Pilatus PC-12s to ATR 72 freighters use it, and float planes and helicopters link it with camps beyond the road network. Rental cars and ground shuttles are limited, so plan ahead.
Location Of Pickle Lake
Pickle Lake is the most northerly community in Ontario with year-round road access, about 530 kilometres north of Thunder Bay. By air it is roughly 120 miles from Sioux Lookout, 155 from Red Lake, 215 from Thunder Bay and 325 from Winnipeg. About 400 people live here.
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The following icons on the Interactive Map will guide you to the air charter options that best meet your needs
Pickle Lake Charter Airlines
North Star Air
From its Pickle Lake base, North Star Air operates specialized cargo turboprops like the ATR 72‑500 freighter with an 18,000‑lb payload, and the Basler BT‑67 (a modernized DC‑3) carrying up to 10,000 lbs. If your requirement involves moving bigger groups, Dash 8‑100 and Dash 8‑300 series aircraft can seat 37–50 passengers, making them ideal for mining companies who require regular crew rotations, community travel, or special events.
Wisk Air
Wisk Air Helicopters serves Northwestern Ontario with charter flights supporting mining, exploration, forest firefighting, government agencies and First Nations communities. From moving crews and equipment to reaching remote project sites, their helicopters support connects people and essential operations across the region’s vast wilderness.
Osnaburgh Airways
Osnaburgh Airways (Pickle Lake Outposts) flies fishing and hunting groups from Pickle Lake to remote outpost camps and area lodges. Aboard de Havilland Beaver and Otter floatplanes, paddlers and campers can leave the roads behind for canoe trips and wilderness stays among Northwestern Ontario’s lakes and forests.
Forest Helicopters
Forest Helicopters operates a fleet of AS350 B2 and H125 series helicopters—high‑performance aircraft recognized worldwide for their power, versatility, and reliability in challenging northern conditions. These helicopters are fully equipped to support a broad spectrum of missions, including wildfire suppression, mining and exploration transport, power line and utility survey, search and rescue, environmental monitoring, and even film crew logistics.
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How do I clear Canadian customs when flying to Pickle Lake?
International flights must first clear Canadian customs at Thunder Bay before continuing on to Pickle Lake. After clearing customs, passengers connect with a direct charter flight north.
Can I connect directly to fishing lodges from Pickle Lake?
Yes. Float plane operators based at Pickle Lake provide direct transfers to lodges and outpost camps, including Birch Bark Lodge and North Caribou Lake outposts.
What types of aircraft are available for Pickle Lake charters?
Options range from light jets operated by Fast Air, to turboprops such as the PC‑12, Cessna Caravan, ATR 72‑500 freighter, and Dash 8, as well as float planes and helicopters.
Is Pickle Lake known for its mining and exploration opportunities?
Absolutely. Mining and exploration companies regularly charter flights into Pickle Lake to move crews, equipment, and supplies. Aircraft are available for both passenger and heavy cargo transport.
What makes Pickle Lake popular with anglers?
Pickle Lake is the launch point for some of Ontario’s best fly‑in fishing. North Caribou Lake, in particular, is famous for producing trophy northern pike and outstanding walleye fishing.