Airports In New Brunswick: How Many?

New Brunswick has several airports catering to commercial air traffic, including the province's primary hub, the Greater Moncton International Airport. In addition to this busy airport, travellers can also fly into the Fredericton International Airport or the Saint John Airport. There are a total of 64 airports in the province, including regional airports such as the Saint Stephen Airport and the Saint-Léonard Airport.

Moncton's three international airports

Moncton, New Brunswick, is served by three airports that offer international flights. These are the Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport, the Moncton/McEwen Airport, and the Moncton/Sailsbury Heliport.

The Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport (GMIA) is the main airport in New Brunswick and is located in the city of Dieppe, approximately 7.4 km east-northeast of downtown Moncton. The airport was originally named the Greater Moncton International Airport but was renamed in 2016 to honour former Governor General Roméo LeBlanc. The GMIA covers a total land area of 760 hectares and is designated as an international airport by Transport Canada. It is staffed by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and is home to the Moncton Flight College, the largest flight college in Canada. The airport offers daily flights to Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto and serves over 550,000 passengers per year.

The Moncton/McEwen Airport is a smaller airport located in Moncton. It is also known as the Moncton/McEwen Aerodrome. Information about the airlines and destinations served by this airport is currently unavailable.

The Moncton/Sailsbury Heliport is another airport located in Moncton. It is also known as the Moncton/Sailsbury Heliport. Details about the flight operations at this airport are also unavailable.

Fredericton International Airport

The airport is designated as an international airport by Transport Canada and is staffed by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). CBSA officers at the airport can process aircraft with up to 55 passengers or 140 if offloaded in stages. Fredericton International Airport is part of the National Airports System and is owned by Transport Canada. It is operated by the Greater Fredericton Airport Authority, also known as the Fredericton International Airport Authority Inc. (FIAA).

The airport features two runways and has experienced significant growth in traffic and aircraft movements over the years. In 2016, it handled 377,977 passengers. Between 2008 and 2009, the number of aircraft movements increased by 44.8% to 106,178, making it the 19th busiest airport in Canada at the time. This rapid growth led to the construction of a control tower in 2009/2010.

The airport terminal was built between 1949 and 1951 and consists of a 5-storey control tower with single-storey departure and arrival wings. Expansions and renovations have been carried out over the years, including a $30 million project that began in 2018 to increase the terminal size by 50%, improve energy efficiency, and enhance passenger facilities.

Saint John Airport

There are 64 airports in the Canadian province of New Brunswick, 6 of which offer scheduled flights. The Saint John Airport (IATA: YSJ, ICAO: CYSJ) is one of the busiest airports in the province, located about 8 nautical miles (15 km; 9.2 mi) east-northeast of Uptown Saint John. The airport is 16 km or 24 km from the centre of Saint John, depending on the source. It is owned by Transport Canada and has been operated by the private non-profit corporation Saint John Airport Inc. since 1999. The airport is part of the National Airports System and is classified as an airport of entry by Nav Canada.

Bathurst Airport

There are 6 airports in the New Brunswick province that offer scheduled flights, with the largest being the Moncton Airport. The Fredericton and Saint John airports are the busiest after Moncton. Bathurst Airport is one of the six.

Also called the Regional Bathurst Airport, Bathurst Airport is located 3 nautical miles (5.6 km; 3.5 mi) west northwest of Bathurst in South Tetagouche, New Brunswick, Canada. The airport is listed as an airport of entry and can accommodate general aviation aircraft with up to 15 occupants. The airport is managed by the Northern New Brunswick Airport Authority (NNBAA), which is committed to providing safe, reliable, and accessible airport services to the travelling public in the region.

In June 2020, Air Canada, the only airline operating scheduled passenger flights from the airport, suspended all operations at Bathurst Airport due to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Services to Montreal resumed on June 1, 2021, although the reduced service resulted in the airport operating at a deficit for several years.

The NNBAA has plans to expand the airport's infrastructure, including extending the runway by 900ft to a total length of 5900ft, allowing unrestricted use of the current Dash-8 aircraft and accommodating larger aircraft like the Q-400. The terminal building will also be expanded to double its size, enabling the airport to process passengers and baggage more efficiently and comfortably, while also modernizing and adapting to future changes in the aviation industry.

Charlo Airport

The airport serves communities in Northern New Brunswick and the Gaspé Peninsula. It is strategically located for passengers travelling to and from these regions. Charlo Airport is accessible from nearby cities such as Dalhousie (15 km away) and Campbellton (33 km away).

The airport's address is 291 Morris Street, Unit 101, Charlo, NB E8E 2N1. It can be contacted via email at [email protected].

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