Havre-Saint-Pierre Airport
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Havre‑Saint‑Pierre Airport is a small regional airport on Quebec’s north shore serving Havre‑Saint‑Pierre and surrounding communities. It supports domestic regional flights and occasional charters, with a single modest terminal building.
The layout is straightforward: a small landside building for arrivals and departures with facilities sized for low passenger volumes and short domestic sectors.
Getting to and From Havre-Saint-Pierre Airport #
Most travellers use taxi or private pickup; travel time to Havre‑Saint‑Pierre town centre is typically under 10-20 minutes by road.
- Taxi / pickup: Recommended and often the most reliable option.
- Car / driving: Short drive into town; parking is usually available.
- Public transit: Regular scheduled public transport to the airport is limited-verify local bus options if required.
- Charter / private transfers: For remote connections these may be arranged in advance.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Havre-Saint-Pierre Airport #
Landside facilities are limited: ticketing/arrival area, small waiting room and restrooms; food and retail options are minimal.
There are no large lounges. Wi‑Fi and charging points may be limited or unavailable; plan accordingly. Accessibility services are available in line with regional airport standards but confirm needs ahead of travel.
Tips for Havre-Saint-Pierre Airport #
- Northern Quebec weather and fog can delay flights-check the operator’s status the morning of departure.
- Ground transport to town is short but schedules can be sparse-arrange pickup or taxi ahead of arrival.
- Bring warm clothing if you have an overnight in the region, as services are limited after hours.
Weather & Climate near Havre-Saint-Pierre Airport #
Havre-Saint-Pierre Airport's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -19°C to 20°C. Abundant rainfall (1044 mm/year), wettest in October.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -19° - -9° | -22° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 99% | 4.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.4h |
| February | Poor | -18° - -7° | -20° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 99% | 4.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.9h |
| March | Poor | -12° - -2° | -14° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 97% | 4.7 m/s | 0.5 low | 11.7h |
| April | Poor | -4° - 3° | -5° | 62 mm | partly cloudy | 90% | 4.4 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.6h |
| May | Acceptable | 2° - 10° | 3° | 90 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.3h |
| June | Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 94 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.9 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.2h |
| July | Good | 11° - 20° | 16° | 97 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 15.7h |
| August | Good | 11° - 20° | 15° | 105 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.6 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.3h |
| September | Acceptable | 6° - 15° | 11° | 98 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 3.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Poor | 1° - 9° | 1° | 112 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 4.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.6h |
| November | Poor | -5° - 2° | -6° | 104 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| December | Poor | -14° - -5° | -16° | 91 mm | partly cloudy | 97% | 4.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.9h |