๐จ๐ฆ Mary's Harbour, Canada
Mary's Harbour Airport is a certified Government of Newfoundland and Labrador airport just south of the community, with a 2,545 x 75 ft gravel runway 11/29, AWOS, runway ID lights, and AVASIS on both ends. That small but well-defined setup matches the airport's real role on the Labrador coast.
The operating notes are unusually specific for a field this size: published operator hours vary by season, and nearby services within 5 NM include telephone, food, medical aid, and accommodations. In other words, CYMH is a functioning coastal access airport, not an abstract โregional facility.โ
Its importance comes from geography. Mary's Harbour is the aviation access point for a stretch of southeastern Labrador where weather, distance, and sparse road links still make short-hop air service and medevac capability genuinely important.
Mary's Harbour Airport serves the coastal community of Newfoundland and Labrador, positioned just 0.5 nautical miles south of town at a low elevation of 35 feet above sea level along Canada's Atlantic coastline. Travelers should prepare for potential extended delays during adverse weather conditions and maintain flexible scheduling when connecting through this facility, as the harsh marine climate can create unpredictable conditions that may ground aircraft for extended periods, particularly during winter months when coastal storms frequently affect the region. Connection planning requires careful attention to seasonal weather patterns affecting the coastal region, including fog events, high winds, and precipitation that can significantly impact flight schedules. Ground transportation options are limited in this remote location, requiring advance arrangements with local providers or community contacts.
The facility provides essential air connections to neighboring coastal communities including St. The airport operates with a single 2,500-foot runway (11/29) designed to handle regional aircraft serving the remote coastal communities of Labrador's southeastern shore. Operating hours are seasonal, with runway condition reporting available from 09:30-18:30 UTC during November through April, and extended hours from 11:30-20:30 UTC during the May through October period when weather conditions are generally more favorable for aviation operations.
The airport's magnetic variation is 19 degrees West, and current weather information is available to support flight planning and operations. Lewis and Blanc-Sablon, serving as a vital transportation link for residents who rely on aviation for medical emergencies, supplies, and travel to larger centers. As a public-access airport operating in the UTC-3 time zone, the facility maintains basic services without security screening procedures, allowing passengers to arrive close to departure times while remaining prepared for weather-related delays common to coastal Labrador operations.
โข Mary's Harbour Airport has no security screening at this airport.
โข Arrive close to departure but anticipate weather holds that affect Labrador coastal routes.
โข Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.
โข Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.
โข Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport.
Minimum domestic connection:
30 minutes
International connections:
60 minutes
Interline transfers:
90 minutes
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Last updated: April 2026 | Data Source: IATA and other airline sites and resources