# La Ronge Airport (YVC)

> La Ronge, CA · IATA: YVC · ICAO: CYVC · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `YVC` |
| ICAO | `CYVC` |
| City | La Ronge |
| Country | CA |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 379 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 55.15140, -105.26200 |

## Description

Northern Saskatchewan's mining camps, fly-in settlements and emergency services all lean on Barber Field at La Ronge (YVC). Ranked the province's third-busiest airport after Saskatoon and Regina, it channels supplies into communities that have no year-round road access. Air cargo is a daily reality here: Transwest Air and regional operators move general freight, food and equipment northward, while medevac, fire-suppression and search-and-rescue flights share the apron. A paved runway of roughly 1,500 metres and a 24-hour flight service station keep the field open in demanding conditions. For long-haul air freight, forwarders consolidate volumes through Saskatoon (YXE). Heavier loads also travel up Highway 2 from the south. That blend of regional feeder traffic and northern lifeline gives YVC genuine cargo relevance.

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