Kasabonika Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
XKS
ICAO Code
CYAQ
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Kasabonika Airport is a small remote airport serving the Kasabonika Lake First Nation and nearby communities in northern Ontario. It operates scheduled flights on small regional aircraft and charters; passenger traffic is low and services are focused on community connectivity.

Kasabonika Airport
Elevation: 204 m
53.5247, -88.6428

Getting to and From Kasabonika Airport #

Transport is primarily community-arranged: passengers are commonly met by family or community vehicles. There is no regular public bus service; travel time to local settlements is typically short, depending on the exact location.

  • Community pickup / taxi: Organised pickups are the norm-confirm arrangements before travel.
  • Driving: Short local roads serve the airstrip; car hire is generally unavailable.
  • Boat / seasonal access: In some seasons, water or ice roads supplement access-check local conditions.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Kasabonika Airport #

Facilities are minimal: a small shelter or basic terminal with seating and restrooms in many remote airstrips. There are no airline lounges and food/retail options are extremely limited. Wi‑Fi and charging points are unlikely; plan to be self-sufficient. Accessibility provisions are basic-coordinate assistance with your carrier in advance.

Tips for Kasabonika Airport #

  • Kasabonika flights are infrequent and often weather-dependent-confirm schedules and baggage rules beforehand.
  • Services at remote airstrips are minimal-bring essentials and any medication in carry-on luggage.
  • Arrange ground pickup in advance; community pickups are the common method of onward travel.
  • Expect basic facilities only; there are no lounges, extensive retail or cafes.

Weather & Climate near Kasabonika Airport #

Climate

Kasabonika Airport's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -28°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (639 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 23 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
-48°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -18°C and lows of -28°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-23°
Feels Like Freezing
-23°C
Temperature
-28° -18°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.9h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -27°C. The driest month with just 20 mm and partly cloudy skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

-20°
Feels Like Freezing
-20°C
Temperature
-27° -13°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -20°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

-13°
Feels Like Freezing
-13°C
Temperature
-20° -6°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-9°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
13.8h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
15.7h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
20°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
16.7h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 95 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 22°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
16.2h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
14.6h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-12° -5°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.4h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -23°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-19°
Feels Like Freezing
-19°C
Temperature
-23° -15°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.3h daylight