Air Service to Thunder Bay
About Thunder Bay
Located in Northwestern Ontario, Thunder Bay is the largest city in the region and serves as a key transportation, logistics, and economic hub for Northern Ontario and beyond.
With a population of over 100,000 residents, Thunder Bay sits along the shores of Lake Superior and plays a critical role in connecting remote and northern communities to the rest of Canada. The city is home to major healthcare, education, and commercial services, making it an essential access point for many First Nations across the North.
Its strategic location and infrastructure make Thunder Bay a natural gateway for air service, supporting both passenger travel and the movement of essential goods into remote communities.
For more information about the community, please visit their website: https://www.thunderbay.ca/en/index.aspx
North Star Air in Thunder Bay
North Star Air is headquartered in Thunder Bay, with the city serving as our primary operational hub..
From Thunder Bay, we coordinate passenger, cargo, and charter services across Northern Ontario, Manitoba, and Nunavut. Our facilities and team in Thunder Bay support the full scope of our operations, from flight dispatch and customer service to cargo handling and aircraft maintenance.
As the centre of our network, Thunder Bay enables us to deliver reliable, efficient service to the communities we serve.
Passenger Travel from Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay is the starting point for many of our passenger services across the North.
- Scheduled service to remote and northern communities
- Connections to multiple destinations across our network
- Convenient access to essential services and onward travel
Cargo Service in Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay is one of the backbones of our cargo network, supporting the movement of goods into remote communities.
- Centralized cargo handling and distribution
- Daily movement of food, retail, and essential supplies
- Priority and time-sensitive shipments
- Walk-in cooler and freezer facilities on-site
- Our Thunder Bay facility enables efficient coordination of shipments across our entire network, ensuring communities receive the goods they depend on
Charter Services
From Thunder Bay, we offer flexible charter solutions across Northern Canada for:
- Mining and exploration projects
- Community travel and events
- Emergency and priority transportation
Our charter team works closely with customers to deliver tailored solutions that meet operational and logistical needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
North Star Air is headquartered in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
We offer scheduled passenger service, cargo operations, and charter services from Thunder Bay.
Contact our cargo team in Thunder Bay for rates, scheduling, and handling requirements.
Yes. We provide charter services for commercial, community, and emergency needs across Northern Canada.