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  "connection_tips": "Hudson Bay Airport serves Saskatchewan's Town of Hudson Bay, positioned 4 nautical miles southeast at 1,178 feet elevation, featuring a 5,000-foot primary runway capable of accommodating aircraft from small general aviation to large water bombers. The airport functions as a critical wildfire suppression base during forest fire season, housing provincial CL-215 water bombers and De Havilland Tracker aircraft with comprehensive infrastructure including 8,000-gallon fire retardant tanks, dual 10,000-gallon water tanks, and 10,000-gallon fuel storage systems for rapid firefighting response. Recent $2.6 million provincial investment funded runway repaving, new taxiway construction, and enhanced apron facilities.\n\nThe facility accommodates Convair 580 aircraft carrying fire suppressant and Turbo Aero Commander 'Bird Dog' aircraft directing air tanker operations throughout northern Saskatchewan's boreal forests. While no scheduled commercial service operates, the airport maintains active general aviation operations serving recreational flying, private charters, and essential air ambulance services providing healthcare connections to regional medical facilities. New fuel facilities operational since 2014 serve general aviation, charter operations, and emergency services aircraft throughout northeastern Saskatchewan's remote territories.\n\nPrairie climate conditions present typical Saskatchewan challenges including severe winter temperatures below -35\u00b0C from December through March, spring flooding potential, summer thunderstorms affecting firefighting operations, and autumn weather systems impacting flight schedules. The airport serves as an economic driver supporting seasonal employment for wildfire suppression crews, aircraft maintenance personnel, and aviation support services while providing essential emergency response infrastructure for the region's extensive boreal wilderness covering thousands of square kilometers.",
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    "Check latest schedules; services may be infrequent.",
    "Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.",
    "Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport.",
    "Download your airline's mobile app for updates at this airport."
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  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 52.8166999817,
  "layover_planner_info": "Minimal amenities; short layovers recommended.",
  "longitude": -102.310997009,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
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  "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline or airport staff for rebooking assistance.",
  "name": "Hudson Bay Airport",
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "YVR",
      "name": "Vancouver International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "YQD",
      "name": "The Pas Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "YTT",
      "name": "Tisdale Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Hudson Bay Airport operates as a specialized aviation facility serving the town of Hudson Bay in Saskatchewan, located 4 nautical miles southeast of the community and functioning primarily as a provincial water bomber base for forest fire fighting operations. The airport features basic terminal infrastructure designed to support both aerial firefighting operations and recreational aviation activities.\n\nThe terminal facilities provide essential services for the airport's dual role, with infrastructure focused on supporting the significant water bomber base operations including specialized facilities with an 8,000-gallon fire retardant tank, two 10,000-gallon water storage tanks, and 10,000-gallon fuel tanks. A modern fuel facility installed in 2014 by the Town of Hudson Bay now provides operational fuel services for various aircraft operations.\n\nOperational characteristics center on forest fire suppression activities, with the facility serving as a major base for water bombers including Convair 580 and Turbo Aero Commanders following runway upgrades completed in 2011. The airport features a main 5,000-foot runway with a modern taxi-way system capable of accommodating almost any size aircraft, having previously hosted Canadian Forces Hercules aircraft and private jets.\n\nOwned and operated by Saskatchewan's Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure, the airport represents one of 17 provincial airports supporting both emergency services and recreational aviation. While no commercial airlines currently use Hudson Bay Airport, the facility serves recreational pilots and maintains readiness for emergency operations, including the ability to handle troop transport aircraft as demonstrated during the 1980 forest fire response operations.",
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