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Flight Arrivals
Scheduled
Arriving
Airline
Flight
Origin
Status
21:59
21:51
Air Canada
8205
Toronto (YYZ)
Early
22:10
22:10
Porter
2691
Toronto City (YTZ)
On Time
Flight Departures
Scheduled
Departing
Airline
Flight
Destination
Status
19:25
19:25
Bearskin Airlines
373
Thunder Bay (YQT)
On Time

 

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AIRPORT NEWS

Celebrating Airport Workers Day at the Sault Ste. Marie Airport!
Celebrating Airport Workers Day at the Sault Ste. Marie Airport!
Posted: Jun 25, 2025
Today we proudly celebrated #AirportWorkersDay—a chance to honour the incredible people who keep our airport moving, both behind the scenes and on the front lines.
Canadian Airports Celebrate Second Annual Airport Workers Day with Expanded National Awards Honouring Excellence Across the Sector
Canadian Airports Celebrate Second Annual Airport Workers Day with Expanded National Awards Honouring Excellence Across the Sector
Posted: Jun 25, 2025
Ottawa, ON — June 25, 2025 — Today, over 30 airports across Canada will come together to celebrate the second annual Airport Workers Day, a national event recognizing the contributions of the people who keep Canada’s aviation system running. From front-line agents to behind-the-scenes technicians, this day honours the individuals who connect people and goods, communities, and Canada to the world.
Sault Ste. Marie Airport Development Corporation Passenger Levels
Sault Ste. Marie Airport Development Corporation Passenger Levels
Posted: Jun 12, 2025
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario – A passenger movement comparison through May 2025 is provided below, in May passenger levels were up 4.4% from last April.
Hope Air Day
Hope Air Day
Posted: May 27, 2025
The day highlights the critical work of Hope Air and its partners in breaking down barriers to medical care, particularly for patients in rural or underserved areas.
Sault Airport among those seeking additional investments from government
Sault Airport among those seeking additional investments from government
Posted: May 27, 2025
An organization representing Canada's smaller airports says the country is facing a crisis in regional air connectivity—and it's urging immediate government action
Regional airports need policy changes, funding to increase service: Report
Regional airports need policy changes, funding to increase service: Report
Posted: May 26, 2025
The report studied 51 regional airports in Canada and concludes that recovery from the pandemic has been uneven across the country.
Sault Ste. Marie Airport Development Corporation Passenger Levels
Sault Ste. Marie Airport Development Corporation Passenger Levels
Posted: May 12, 2025
A passenger movement comparison through April 2025 is provided below, in April passenger levels were up 4.6% from last April. Passenger levels are down 22% from pre-pandemic April 2019 levels.
Ontario Supporting Economic Development in the North
Ontario Supporting Economic Development in the North
Posted: Apr 23, 2025
The Sault Ste. Marie Airport was proud to welcome MPP Chris Scott and the Honourable George Pirie, Minister of Northern Development and Minister of Economic Development and Growth, for an exciting funding announcement.
Sault Ste. Marie Airport March Passenger Levels
Sault Ste. Marie Airport March Passenger Levels
Posted: Apr 09, 2025
A passenger movement comparison through March 2025 is provided below, in March passenger levels were up 3.8% from last March.
Community Invited to Share Feedback and Help Shape a More Inclusive Travel Experience
Community Invited to Share Feedback and Help Shape a More Inclusive Travel Experience
Posted: Apr 07, 2025
The Sault Ste. Marie Airport Development Corporation is inviting members of the public to participate in its Accessibility Consultation Survey, open now through April 28, 2025.
Sault Ste. Marie Airport Development Corporation Passenger Levels
Sault Ste. Marie Airport Development Corporation Passenger Levels
Posted: Mar 11, 2025
A passenger movement comparison through February 2025 is provided below, in February passenger levels were down 5.2% from last February. Passenger levels are down 30.5% from pre-pandemic February 2020 levels.
Hogan's Homestead and R.M. Moore serve positivity for Pink Shirt Day
Hogan's Homestead and R.M. Moore serve positivity for Pink Shirt Day
Posted: Feb 26, 2025
Hogan’s Homestead Café and R.M. Moore serve positivity with hand-decorated sleeves for Pink Shirt Day, raising money for Tracy's Dream
Sault Ste. Marie Airport Development Corporation Passenger Levels
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.
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
$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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Airport numbers continue slow climb in November
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
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
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
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
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
25 years later, Sault Airport still flying on its own
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
Stall, reverse of pandemic recovery 'concerning': Airport president
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
Passenger Levels June 2023
Posted: Jun 29, 2023
A passenger movement comparison through May 2023 is provided below
Air Canada adds Sault summer departure
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
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.
Monthly passenger numbers dip at Sault 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
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
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
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
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.
Northern Ontario airports seek funds to prevent fee hikes
Northern Ontario airports seek funds to prevent fee hikes
Posted: Mar 23, 2023
Raising fees will increase airfares and hurt an industry that hasn’t fully recovered from the pandemic, says Sault Ste. Marie Airport CEO Terry Bos

 

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