Air Service to Marten Falls First Nation
About Marten Falls First Nation
Located in Northwestern Ontario, Marten Falls First Nation—also known as Ogoki Post—is a remote, fly-in community situated along the Albany River system near the Ogoki River, approximately 430 kilometres north of Thunder Bay.
With a population of roughly 400 residents, Marten Falls is part of the Matawa Tribal Council and has a strong cultural identity rooted in the Ojibway and Oji-Cree languages and traditions. The community's location along key northern waterways has historically made it an important area for travel, trade, and connection across the region.
Like many northern communities, year-round access depends heavily on reliable air service, with seasonal winter road access supplementing connectivity during colder months.
Marten Falls has been strategic partners with North Star Air since 2017.
For more information about the community, please visit their website: https://martenfalls.com/
North Star Air in Marten Falls
North Star Air provides dependable passenger, cargo, and charter air service to Marten Falls, connecting the community to Thunder Bay and Pickle Lake, and other key destinations across Northern Ontario.
In Marten Falls, 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 Marten Falls
We offer scheduled passenger service designed to keep individuals, families, and workers connected.
- Regular service between Marten Falls and Thunder Bay
- Seamless connections to other Northern communities
- Friendly, experienced crews familiar with northern operations
Cargo Service to Marten Falls
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
- Marten Falls is serviced with dedicated cargo service from Pickle Lake
- Small parcels and urgent shipments can also be serviced using the scheduled passenger flights from Thunder Bay
Charter Services
We offer flexible charter solutions for:
- Mining and exploration projects
- Community travel and events
- Emergency and priority transportation
Supporting Marten Falls
We are proud to support Marten Falls 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 Marten Falls. Contact us for special cargo requirements.
Yes. We provide charter services for commercial, community, and emergency needs.