Welcome to the Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)

An innovative gateway to and from the centre of the Great Lakes, Canada and North America

Flight Arrivals

Scheduled

Arriving

Airline

Flight

Origin

Status

09:25

371

Sudbury (YSB)

On Time

12:00

374

Thunder Bay (YQT)

On Time

13:49

2683

Toronto City (YTZ)

On Time

14:50

377

Sudbury (YSB)

On Time

15:42

8201

Toronto (YYZ)

On Time

17:45

384

Thunder Bay (YQT)

On Time

21:57

8205

Toronto (YYZ)

On Time

22:49

2691

Toronto City (YTZ)

On Time

Flight Departures

Scheduled

Departing

Airline

Flight

Destination

Status

06:45

2682

Toronto City (YTZ)

Departed

09:40

371

Thunder Bay (YQT)

On Time

12:15

374

Sudbury (YSB)

On Time

14:35

2684

Toronto City (YTZ)

On Time

15:05

377

Thunder Bay (YQT)

On Time

16:20

8204

Toronto (YYZ)

On Time

18:00

384

Sudbury (YSB)

On Time

19:25

373

Thunder Bay (YQT)

On Time

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Travel Information

AIRPORT NEWS

Sault Ste. Marie Airport Development Corporation Passenger Levels

Posted: Feb 12, 2025

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario – A passenger movement comparison through January 2025 is provided below, in January passenger levels were up 5.2% from last January. Passenger levels are down 23.4% from pre-pandemic January 2020 levels.

Passenger levels overall in 2024 were 4.26 per cent lower than those recorded in 2023.

Posted: Jan 11, 2025

Passenger levels overall in 2024 were 4.26 per cent lower than those recorded in 2023. Passenger levels are down 27.4 per cent from pre-pandemic December 2019 levels.

Sault Ste. Marie Airport Development Corporation Passenger Levels

Posted: Dec 16, 2024

A passenger movement comparison through November 2024 is provided below, in November passenger levels were up 3.0% from last November. Passenger levels are down 24% from pre-pandemic November 2019 levels.

Sault Ste. Marie Airport Development Corporation Passenger Levels

Posted: Nov 12, 2024

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario – A passenger movement comparison through October 2024 is provided below, in October passenger levels were up 3.9% from last October. Passenger levels are down 20% from pre-pandemic October 2019 levels.

Sault-born CF-18 pilot, parents grateful for hometown flyover

Posted: Sep 23, 2024

‘Not just a good pilot, but a good person’: Fighter jet flown by Major Dion Marson reached speeds of 800 km/hour during hometown demonstration on Saturday

Holiday Concert Series Call for Local Performers, Choirs and Choruses

Posted: Sep 23, 2024

We’re excited to announce the Holiday Concert Series at the Sault Ste. Marie Airport and invite local musicians, performers, choirs and choruses—including elementary, secondary, barbershop groups, carolers and more—to join us for this festive celebration!

We're Hiring!

Posted: Sep 23, 2024

The SSMADC is looking for a seasonal Airfield Maintenance Technician. The seasonal position will run from October 15, 2024 to March 28, 2025

Memorable edition of Bushplane Days comes to a close

Posted: Sep 22, 2024

Thousands of Saultites took part in the weekend festivities, which included Snowbirds display and meet-and-greet, as well as hometown boy's CF-18 flyover, waterbomber demonstrations and a variety of activities and refreshments at the Bushplane

Snowbirds amaze our neighbours across the river

Posted: Sep 22, 2024

'To include us over here was great. They flew right over us. It was so cool'

Snowbirds show off impressive tricks along waterfront

Posted: Sep 21, 2024

Military's air demonstration team entertained thousands downtown on Saturday; Snowbirds will host special meet-and-greet at the Bushplane this afternoon

Air Canada and ALPA Reach Tentative Agreement on a New Four-Year Contract

Posted: Sep 15, 2024

MONTREAL, Sept. 15, 2024 /CNW/ - Air Canada today said it has reached a tentative, four-year collective agreement with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), representing more than 5,200 pilots at Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge.

Look up! Here's your chance to meet the Snowbirds

Posted: Sep 12, 2024

Canadian military's aerobatics demonstration team will be part of this year's Bushplane Days in Sault Ste. Marie

Sault Ste. Marie Airport Development Corporation Passenger Levels

Posted: Sep 10, 2024

A passenger movement comparison through August 2024 is provided below, in August passenger levels were down 11.6% from last August. Passenger levels are down 30% from pre-pandemic August 2019 levels.

Air Canada Prepares for Orderly Shutdown to Mitigate Customer Impact Resulting from Labour Disruption

Posted: Sep 09, 2024

Air Canada today said that it is finalizing contingency plans to suspend most of its operations. Talks between the company and the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), representing more than 5,200 pilots at Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge, continue, but the parties remain far apart. Unless an agreement is reached, beginning on September 15, 2024, either party may issue a 72-hour strike or lock out notice, which would trigger the carrier's three-day wind down plan.

Upcoming Changes to Air Canada’s Check-In Policy

Posted: Sep 03, 2024

Air Canada’s check-in cutoff time has increased from 45 to 60 minutes at all but one domestic airport

$20,000 Raised at the 21st Annual SSMADC Charity Golf Tournament

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that this year’s SSMADC Charity Golf Tournament was a resounding success, raising an impressive $20,000 for our chosen charities, despite the less-than-ideal weather conditions. This achievement wouldn't have been possible without the tireless efforts of our sponsors, volunteers, and participants. Your commitment and generosity have once again demonstrated the power of community coming together for

Air Canada labour negotiations and your travel

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

Air Canada is in negotiations with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA). Currently, their operations are not affected, and flights are operating as scheduled. However, if you want to make alternate travel arrangements, they’ve implemented a policy that allows you to change your flight for free

Some very cool planes stopped at Sault Airport this morning

Posted: Aug 22, 2024

The Snowbirds — the Canadian military's famous air demonstration team — will soar over Sault Ste. Marie next month as part of the annual Bushplane Days.

Sault Ste. Marie Airport Development Corporation Passenger Levels

Posted: Aug 13, 2024

A passenger movement comparison through July 2024 is provided below, in July passenger levels were down 7.6% from last July.

Sault Ste. Marie Airport Development Corporation Passenger Levels

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

A passenger movement comparison through June 2024 is provided below, in June passenger levels were down 9.1% from last June.

Sault Ste. Marie Airport Development Corporation Passenger Levels

Posted: Jun 17, 2024

A passenger movement comparison through May 2024 is provided below, in May passenger levels were down 3.9% from last May.

Sault Ste. Marie Airport Development Corporation Passenger Levels

Posted: May 13, 2024

A passenger movement comparison through April 2024 is provided below, in April passenger levels were up 2.3% from last April.

Sault Ste. Marie Airport Development Corporation Passenger Levels

Posted: Apr 11, 2024

A passenger movement comparison through March 2024 is provided below, in March passenger levels were down 11.8% from last March.

Absence of Sunwing clips Sault airport's January traffic

Posted: Feb 08, 2024

The number of passengers going through the Sault’s airport saw a slight drop last month.

Sault Airport welcomed 160K passengers in 2023, up from previous year

Posted: Jan 25, 2024

Passenger levels in 2023 were up nearly 22 per cent from 2022

Airport numbers continue slow climb in November

Posted: Dec 03, 2023

Year to date, Sault airport has seen 147,514 passengers, an increase of 15,000 over 2022.

October passengers levels were up 3 per cent compared to last October — but still down 24 per cent from pre-COVID traffic

Posted: Nov 02, 2023

In a news release, the Sault Ste. Marie Airport announced today that 14,316 passengers travelled through in October, up from 13,939 in October 2022 — a difference of three per cent.

Landing in the heart of a region known for adventure

Posted: Nov 01, 2023

Weathering All Storms to Maintain Canada’s Only Not-for-Profit Airport, Sault Ste Marie Airport takes flight

Airport passenger numbers still well below pre-pandemic levels

Posted: Oct 18, 2023

Passenger levels in September at the Sault Ste. Marie Airport dropped 6 per cent from the same time a year ago, marking the second such decrease year-over-year in the past three months.

Government of Canada investing $660,000 in the Sault Ste. Marie airport

Posted: Oct 11, 2023

October 11, 2023 – Sault Ste. Marie, ON – Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario – FedNor

Sunwing unlikely to fly from the Sault this winter: airport CEO

Posted: Sep 12, 2023

Locals hoping to fly non-stop to Cuba this winter are out of luck.

25 years later, Sault Airport still flying on its own

Posted: Sep 12, 2023

Terry Bos, the airport’s longest-serving manager, is still proudly at the helm as the facility continues to slowly recover from the dark days of COVID-19

$17,000 Raised in Support of The Ontario Finnish Resthome at the 20th Annual SSMADC Charity Golf Tournament!

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

This year’s golf tournament proceeds will provide much needed support towards The Ontario Finnish Resthome Association

Stall, reverse of pandemic recovery 'concerning': Airport president

Posted: Aug 10, 2023

Passenger numbers are still down 26% from pre-pandemic levels in July 2019 and slightly worse than they were last summer.

Passenger Levels June 2023

Posted: Jun 29, 2023

A passenger movement comparison through May 2023 is provided below

Air Canada adds Sault summer departure

Posted: Jun 28, 2023

The airline starts offering a daily noon departure to the provincial capital beginning Canada Day.

Airport fears Sunwing flights could be cut

Posted: Jun 23, 2023

Sunwing started weekly seasonal flights from the Sault in late 2008. Destinations have included Cuba, Dominican Republic and Mexico.

Welcome aboard: New gift shop and restaurant now open at Sault Airport

Posted: Jun 19, 2023

A new restaurant and gift shop opens today at the Sault Ste. Marie Airport

Monthly passenger numbers dip at Sault airport

Posted: May 10, 2023

In a news release issued today, Terry Bos, the president of the Sault Ste. Marie Airport Development Corporation, noted that although April traffic was at 73 per cent of the pre-pandemic level, there are also much fewer seats available to purchase.

Aircraft skids off runway at Sault Airport

Posted: Apr 17, 2023

Porter landed at about 10:20 last evening and went off the end of the runway and came to rest in a grassy area

Airport passenger totals showing signs of improvement

Posted: Apr 14, 2023

“2023 is certainly off to an encouraging start, with the passenger levels showing signs of recovery, after the much slower then anticipated October to December results.

Sault Ste. Marie Airport Development Corporation Celebrates 25 Years of Ownership of Sault Ste. Marie Airport

Posted: Mar 23, 2023

On March 28th, 2023 the Sault Ste. Marie Airport Development Corporation (SSMADC) celebrates 25 years of ownership of the Sault Ste. Marie Airport.

Airport CEO hopes Sunwing merger could lead to return of WestJet

Posted: Mar 23, 2023

Now that an airline routinely flying out of Sault Ste. Marie has been approved to merge with WestJet Airlines, Sault Ste. Marie Airport CEO Terry Bos said he hopes it could restart a conversation to have that Calgary-based carrier return to the Sault.