Gore Bay-Manitoulin Airport (YZE)

Gore Bay-Manitoulin Airport serves as Manitoulin Island's only certified airport since 1947, located 5 nautical miles west-southwest of Gore Bay on the world's largest freshwater island. The facility accommodates medium to large charter and corporate aircraft with its primary 5,500-foot lighted asphalt runway (11-29) and secondary 2,615-foot asphalt runway (05-23, no winter maintenance). No scheduled commercial service operates - all flights are charter-based, typically arranged through operators in Sudbury (75 air miles northeast), Elliot Lake (35 air miles north), or Blind River (30 air miles north for floatplane access). The airport is classified as a CBSA Airport of Entry for general aviation aircraft with up to 15 passengers. Ferry connections via MS Chi-Cheemaun from Tobermory to South Baymouth operate seasonally May-October, with 1.5-hour drive to Gore Bay. Charter medical evacuation flights frequently operate given the island's isolation from mainland medical facilities. Float plane charters available from Blind River, Elliot Lake, or Sudbury, while helicopter services must be arranged from Sault Ste. Marie (100 air miles east). FBO services provide fuel and courtesy minivan for small groups. The airport offers hangar storage and accommodates cross-border flights with advance CBSA coordination. Winter operations face challenges with lake effect snow from surrounding Great Lakes. Summer brings seasonal tourism spikes requiring advance charter booking. Ground transportation limited on-island - rental cars and shuttles should be pre-arranged. The facility supports corporate flights for local mining, forestry, and tourism operations throughout Northern Ontario.

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