Fort Frances Municipal Airport — Fort Frances, Canada

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Fort Frances Municipal Airport in Fort Frances uses the IATA code YAG, with CYAG as its ICAO identifier.

Distance & flight time from YAG

Fort Frances Municipal Airport

Fort Frances Municipal Airport, identified by the code YAG, serves the border town of Fort Frances, Ontario, situated directly across the Rainy River from International Falls, Minnesota. This regional airport supports both domestic Canadian flights and cross-border travel considerations given its proximity to the United States. Fort Frances has a strong forestry and paper industry heritage, and the airport historically supported business travel tied to these economic sectors. Recreational fishing tourism, particularly for Rainy Lake's abundant walleye and bass populations, also drives seasonal traffic through YAG. The airport features a paved runway capable of handling small to medium regional aircraft, positioning it as a practical gateway for northwestern Ontario's border communities and surrounding wilderness areas.

Runways at Fort Frances Municipal Airport (YAG)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
03/212600 ft (792 m)75 ft (23 m)ASP
12/304500 ft (1372 m)100 ft (30 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Fort Frances Municipal Airport (YAG)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AWOSAWOS120 MHz
CNTRMINNEAPOLIS CNTR120.9 MHz
UNICATF/UNICOM122.8 MHz

Airports near Fort Frances Municipal Airport (YAG)

Fort Frances Municipal Airport (YAG) serves this Ontario border town near International Falls, Minnesota, supporting forestry industry travel and recreational anglers visiting Rainy Lake's renowned fishing waters.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Fort Frances Municipal Airport?

The IATA code for Fort Frances Municipal Airport is YAG.

What is the ICAO code for Fort Frances Municipal Airport?

The ICAO code for Fort Frances Municipal Airport is CYAG. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.