# Sault Ste Marie Airport (YAM)

> Sault Ste Marie, CA · IATA: YAM · ICAO: CYAM · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `YAM` |
| ICAO | `CYAM` |
| City | Sault Ste Marie |
| Country | CA |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 192 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 46.48322, -84.50847 |

## Description

Two countries face each other across the St. Marys River here, and Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) sits on the Canadian side of one of North America's busiest inland marine corridors. Where the Soo Locks move bulk freighters between Lake Superior and the lower Great Lakes, the airport adds the fast lane: Air Creebec and Bearskin Airlines fly cargo and courier loads to remote Cree communities of the James Bay region, while Air Canada and Porter link the city to Toronto. The airport authority actively markets cargo space, making YAM a practical option for shippers needing handling close to the Michigan border. Local industry, anchored by Algoma Steel, generates recurring shipments of machine parts and industrial goods. On the ground, Trans-Canada Highway 17 is the main road artery toward Sudbury and Thunder Bay. Heavy and bulk volumes still move by lake freighter and rail, with air reserved for time-critical and northern-resupply traffic.

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