Located on the Canadian side of the St. Mary’s River, Sault Ste. Marie Airport offers flights to Toronto, Northern Ontario as well as seasonal service to Western Canada and sun destinations. YAM serves Sault Ste. Marie and the greater Algoma District area. Air Canada Express, Bearskin Airlines, Porter Airlines and WestJet serve the airport.
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Terminals information
Terminal 1
- Sault Ste. Marie Airport is located in one small, terminal building. Most amenities are located before the security area.
- Flight Deck Lounge and Hogan’s Homestead Café features local gifts and a space to grab a bite before boarding.
- Post-security washrooms and water fountains (bottle refill) are available.
- Given the small size, navigating around the terminal is very easy.
Notes
- The Sault’s premiere tourist attraction, the Agawa Canyon Tour Train is located in the Canal District downtown.
- Given the proximity of the airport to the American city to the same, be careful not to confuse the American counterpart – Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) located in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, United States.
- The introduction of seasonal flights by WestJet from Sault Ste. Marie Airport to Calgary opens opportunity to reach Western Canada without backtracking to Toronto; reducing travel time to western destinations.
- Want to do some plane spotting and see your loved one depart? Floor to ceiling windows near baggage claim look out directly onto the apron.
- Given the low traffic, YAM is used for flight training and is an important base for Ontario’s Waterbomber fleet.
Pros
- YAM is a smaller regional airport with quick check-ins and short security lines compared to larger airports.
- Good connections to Toronto and Northern Ontario.
- A fast, convenient way to reach the tourist attractions of the Sault and Northern Ontario (Agawa Canyon Tour Train, Lake Superior Provincial Park, and outdoor recreation)
Cons
- Limited number of daily flights.
- Flights to/from YAM can be very expensive when booked at the last minute.
- Most long distance flights requires back tracking and a connection through Toronto.