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Kashechewan Airport
Kashechewan Airport
	IATA: ZKE; ICAO: CZKE;
Summary
Airport type	Public
Operator	Government of Ontario
Location	Kashechewan First Nation
Time zone	EST (UTC−05:00)
• Summer (DST)	EDT (UTC−04:00)
Elevation AMSL	35 ft / 11 m
Coordinates	52°16′57″N 081°40′40″W / 52.28250°N 81.67778°W
Map
	CZKE Location in Ontario
Runways
	Source: Canada Flight Supplement

Kashechewan Airport (IATA: ZKE, ICAO: CZKE) is located 0.7 nautical miles (1.3 km; 0.81 mi) west of the First Nations community of Kashechewan, Ontario, Canada.

Passengers can fly to and from the airport with a scheduled service. ^[2]

The airport handles turboprop aircraft only.

Location and Infrastructure

Kashechewan Airport is approximately 4 kilometers south of the Kashechewan settlement. It operates at an elevation of 11 meters (35 feet) above sea level and features a single gravel runway, designated 06/24, measuring 1,067 meters (3,500 feet) in length. The airport's infrastructure is designed to accommodate small to medium-sized aircraft, suitable for the needs of the region.^[3][1]

Services and operations

The airport facilitates regular scheduled flights operated by regional carriers, such as Air Creebec and Thunder Airlines, connecting the community to larger cities like Moosonee and Timmins. These flights are essential for delivering supplies, mail, and offering travel options to the residents of Kashechewan. Additionally, the airport is used for medical evacuations and emergency operations. ^[4][2]