Air Service to Cat Lake First Nation
About Cat Lake First Nation
Located in Northwestern Ontario, Cat Lake First Nation is a remote, fly-in community situated along the shores of Cat Lake, approximately 180 kilometres north of Sioux Lookout and about 450 kilometres northwest of Thunder Bay.
With a population of roughly 600 residents, Cat Lake is part of the Windigo First Nations Council and has a strong cultural identity rooted in the Ojibway language and traditions. The community's location within the boreal forest has long supported traditional activities such as hunting, fishing, and trapping.
Like many northern communities, year-round access depends heavily on reliable air service, with seasonal winter road access supplementing connectivity during colder months.
Cat Lake has been strategic partners with North Star Air since 2014.
For more information about the community, please visit their website: https://www.catlakefirstnation.com/
North Star Air in Cat Lake
North Star Air provides dependable passenger, cargo, and charter air service to Cat Lake, connecting the community to Thunder Bay, Sioux Lookout and Pickle Lake, and other key destinations across Northern Ontario.
In Cat Lake, air service is more than transportation—it is a critical lifeline for people, essential goods, and economic activity. As a trusted partner in the North, we tailor our service to meet the unique needs of the community.
Passenger Travel to Cat Lake
We offer scheduled passenger service designed to keep individuals, families, and workers connected.
- Regular service between Cat Lake and Sioux Lookout and Thunder Bay
- Seamless connections to other Northern communities
- Friendly, experienced crews familiar with northern operations
Cargo Service to Cat Lake
Reliable cargo service is critical for remote communities. We move essential goods safely and efficiently.
- Food, retail, and general freight
- Time-sensitive and priority shipments
- Support for local businesses and community needs
- Cat Lake is serviced with dedicated cargo service from Pickle Lake
- Small parcels and urgent shipments can also be serviced using the scheduled passenger flights from Sioux Lookout and Thunder Bay
Charter Services
We offer flexible charter solutions for:
- Mining and exploration projects
- Community travel and events
- Emergency and priority transportation
Supporting Cat Lake
We are proud to support Cat Lake First Nation through dependable service and long-term partnership.
Our role goes beyond transportation:
- Ensuring consistent access to essential goods
- Supporting economic and community development
- Adapting service to meet changing community needs
Frequently Asked Questions
You can book online, by phone, or through your travel coordinator.
Contact our cargo team in Thunder Bay for rates, scheduling, and handling requirements.
We handle general freight, perishables, and priority shipments. We encourage large volume shipments and larger loads to be transported via dedicated cargo service from Pickle Lake. We also provide bulk diesel, gas and Jet-A fuel transport to Cat Lake. Contact us for special cargo requirements.
Yes. We provide charter services for commercial, community, and emergency needs.