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Air North

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Air North
Air North Boeing 737-800
IATA ICAO Call sign
4N ANT[1] AIR NORTH[1]
Founded1977
AOC #Canada 3121,[2] United States VTDF205F[3]
HubsWhitehorse International Airport
Focus cities
None
Fleet size11[4][5]
Destinations13[6]
HeadquartersWhitehorse, Yukon
Key peopleJoseph Sparling (CEO and President)
Websiteflyairnorth.com

Air North Charter and Training Ltd., operating as Air North, Yukon's Airline, is a Canadian airline based in Whitehorse, Yukon. It operates scheduled passenger and cargo flights throughout Yukon, as well as between Yukon and the Northwest Territories, British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. The airline also operates scheduled flights between Yellowknife and Vancouver and Edmonton as well as charter flights throughout Canada and Alaska.

The airline provides ground handling services and fuel services to other airlines throughout The Yukon, and it previously provided ground handling services for other carriers at Calgary International Airport, Vancouver International Airport and Edmonton International Airport. Its main base is Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport.[7]

History

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A Douglas DC-3 in Air North livery. The airline acquired several DC-3s throughout the 1980s.

The Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation of Old Crow also began investing in Air North during this time. This investment enabled Air North to acquire two Boeing 737-200 jets in 2002.[8]

An Air North Boeing 737-500 in July 2012. The airline acquired several 737s in the 2010s.

In 2010, the airline started a new fleet expansion and modernization plan, purchasing a 737-400 and a winglet-equipped 737-500.[9]

In 2017, two ATR 42 combi aircraft were introduced to replace existing HS748 aircraft, ending worldwide scheduled passenger HS-748 service. With newer aircraft in service, the three 737-200s and five HS-748s were retired or sold. Some are now parked behind Air North's maintenance base and used for spare parts and staff training.[10]

During the 2021 Canadian federal election, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh's campaign chartered an Air North Boeing 737-500.[11]

In 2024, the company's fleet was further updated with the introduction of two 737-800 aircraft. Both are equipped with winglets, improved performance and updated, Boeing Sky-style interiors.[12]

An ATR 42-320 landing at Dawson City Airport

Since the arrival of the Boeing 737s, the main Air North base in Whitehorse has steadily expanded. It now includes the original hangar which is now used as a cargo warehouse and ground equipment shop, a new aircraft maintenance hangar, a reservations and administration building, an operations centre, an in-house catering and cabin services department, and a fueling facility. Air North also operates secondary bases in Vancouver, B.C. and Dawson City, Yukon. The in-house catering building opened in the mid-2000s, enabling Air North to offer in-flight meals. Yukon products are featured when possible, and often include Midnight Sun coffee and Yukon Brewing beer.[citation needed] Air North launched its inflight magazine in partnership with North of Ordinary Media in February 2007. Now owned by Nordwind Inc. in Whitehorse published as The Yukon Magazine,[13] it is released quarterly and is available in-flight, by subscription, and at select retailers across Canada.[citation needed]

An Air North flight receives a water-cannon salute after completing the airline's first scheduled flight to Victoria from Whitehorse, May 2018.

The remainder of Air North's revenue comes from ground handling services at Whitehorse and Old Crow, as well as Jet-A refueling services and the operation of a bistro at Whitehorse's airport. Air North is currently the main provider of Jet-A fuel service in Whitehorse. It is the ground handler for WestJet as well as the main FBO provider in Whitehorse.[14]

In May 2022, Air North launched its inaugural twice-weekly flight to Toronto via Yellowknife.[15]

Air North is now owned by Joseph Sparling (close to 51%) (President, CEO, and Boeing 737 Captain), the Vuntut Development Corporation (49%), an arm of the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, and, as of 2026, more than 2,400 individual Yukoners (less than 0.1% total). Air North is one of the largest private sector employers in Yukon. As of 2015 it has over 500 employees.[citation needed]

In July and August 2026, Air North announced new, year round service between Yellowknife and Edmonton beginning in December 2026. As well, a new seasonal service between Vancouver and Kamloops beginning in May 2027 was also announced. [16][17]

Destinations

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Most of Air North's work is scheduled passenger and cargo flights between Whitehorse and Vancouver, Kelowna, Victoria, Calgary, Edmonton, Dawson City, Old Crow, and Inuvik. It also has summer seasonal service to, Ottawa and Toronto. Air North also runs regular freight trips and fuel-haul flights to the fly-in only community of Old Crow, Yukon. In addition to scheduled routes, Air North also offers passenger, combi, cargo, and fuel-haul charter services to anywhere in North America with the ATR 42s and Boeing 737s. Regular charter customers include mine operators, cruise ship tour operators, fishing lodges, and sports teams.[18]

Scheduled flights

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Air North Boeing 737-400 at Whitehorse International Airport.

As of 20 July 2026, Air North provides scheduled service to the following 13 destinations.[6]

Country Province/territory City Airport Notes
Canada Alberta Calgary Calgary International Airport
Edmonton Edmonton International Airport
British Columbia Kamloops Kamloops Airport
Kelowna Kelowna International Airport
Vancouver Vancouver International Airport
Victoria Victoria International Airport
Northwest Territories Inuvik Inuvik (Mike Zubko) Airport
Yellowknife Yellowknife Airport
Ontario Ottawa Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport Seasonal
Toronto Toronto Pearson International Airport
Yukon Dawson City Dawson City Airport
Old Crow Old Crow Airport
Whitehorse Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport Hub

Interline agreements

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Air North currently has interline agreements with the following airlines:

In addition, Air North has a domestic baggage transfer agreement with Air Canada.[24]

Fleet

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Current fleet

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As of 20 July 2026, the Air North fleet have eleven aircraft listed on their website and registered with Transport Canada.[4][5]

Air North fleet
Aircraft TC / ANT list Variants Passengers[5] Notes
ATR 4242 - ATR 42-300
2 - ATR 42-320		42 / cargoAir North lists all four aircraft as ATR 42-320 with one a dedicated cargo aircraft[5]
Boeing 737 Classic51 - 737-400
4 - 737-500		156
122
Boeing 737 Next Generation 2 737-800 174
Total 11

Historic fleet

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Former Air North Boeing 737-200 at McCarran International Airport on charter operations

Aircraft previously operated include:[25]

Livery

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Tails on Air North airplanes are painted orange with a "Yukon" wordmark. The design is also used on the plane's winglets (if present).

Air North's aircraft are painted white except for the lettering on the fuselage, wings, and vertical stabilizer. On the fuselage, the words "Air North" and "Yukon's Airline" are painted, although the positioning varies by aircraft type. On aircraft without winglets, "flyairnorth.com" is painted somewhere on the fuselage.

The tail is painted orange with a stylized "Yukon" printed in white.

On aircraft with winglets, the outside is designed like the tail, with an orange background and the stylized "Yukon" printed on it. On the inside, "flyairnorth.com" is printed.

Accidents and incidents

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  • On 20 September 1987, Piper PA-31 Navajo C-GPAC crashed on a flight from Whitehorse to Juneau, Alaska, killing all five on board. The plane crashed into a glacier at 4,500 ft (1,400 m).[citation needed]
  • On 19 August 1995, Douglas C-47B C-GZOF crashed on approach to Vancouver International Airport, Richmond, British Columbia, killing one of the three crew. The aircraft was on a ferry flight to Prince Rupert Airport when the starboard propeller went into overspeed and the decision was made to return to Vancouver International.[26]
  • On 14 August 1996, Douglas DC-4 C-FGNI crashed shortly after takeoff from Bronson Creek mine in Northern British Columbia with three crew and a full load of gold ore cargo on board. On climbout, number 2 engine caught fire and eventually separated from the aircraft. The crew attempted to bring the aircraft back to land, but the aircraft could not maintain altitude on three engines and the crew instead landed in the Iskut River about 1.2 nautical miles (2.2 km; 1.4 mi) west of the Bronson Creek airstrip, where all three crew were able to escape the wreckage. The first officer and load master swam to shore, but the captain was never found and presumed to have drowned.[27]

Chieftain Energy

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In 2014, Air North and the Kluane Dana Shäw Limited Partnership (a Kluane First Nation entity) formed Chieftain Energy.[28] Chieftain is a transport, fuel, heating oil, and lubricant distributor. In 2017, Chieftain acquired an Alberta-based fuel distribution company and entered the bulk fuel, transportation, home heating, and cardlock business. That way, Chieftain became an important part of the Air Norths group.[citation needed]

Black Wolf Bistro

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In 2024, Air North opened the Black Wolf Bistro at Whitehorse International Airport (landside).[29] It is the only eatery at that airport. Focusing on departing passengers, it offers breakfast and lunch. In 2026, the bistro added "The Cache", an airside vending machine of fresh snacks.[citation needed]

The Yukon Magazine

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The Yukon Magazine (TYM), formerly The Yukon North of Ordinary, is a quarterly arts, travel, and culture magazine in Yukon, Canada. The magazine was first published in February 2007.[30] It is also the official inflight magazine for Air North.[13]

References

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  1. 1 2 "ICAO Designators for Canadian Aircraft Operating Agencies, Aeronautical Authorities and Services" (PDF). Nav Canada. 20 May 2025. p. 1. Retrieved 25 July 2023. Air North Charter: ANT, AIR NORTH
  2. ↑ Transport Canada (25 July 2023), Civil Aviation Services (CAS) AOC. wwwapps.tc.gc.ca.
  3. ↑ "Federal Aviation Administration - Airline Certificate Information - Detail View". av-info.faa.gov. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  4. 1 2 "Canadian Civil Aircraft Register: Quick Search Result for Air North". Transport Canada. Retrieved 20 July 2026.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "Our Fleet". Air North. 25 April 2026. Retrieved 20 July 2026.
  6. 1 2 "Air North Destinations". 27 April 2026. Retrieved 20 July 2026.
  7. ↑ "Air North". AirlinesHQ.com. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  8. ↑ "History | Air North". www.flyairnorth.com. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
  9. ↑ "Air North buys jet, sells toques". Yukon News. 14 May 2010. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
  10. ↑ "Air North Experience | Corporate Information". Archived from the original on 28 December 2007. Retrieved 20 January 2008.
  11. ↑ "Here's what we know about the planes on Canada's federal election trail". 31 August 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  12. ↑ "Air North adds 2 bigger, modern, refurbished B737-800 planes to fleet". Yukon News. 25 July 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
  13. 1 2 "Publications: The Yukon Magazine". Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  14. ↑ "Fixed Base Operations - Air North". flyairnorth.com. 1 June 2026. Retrieved 29 September 2026.
  15. ↑ "Announcing Service to Toronto, Ontario". Air North. Archived from the original on 28 November 2021. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
  16. ↑ Kostaras, Maria (11 August 2026). "Air North Expands Yellowknife Network with New Year-Round Edmonton Service and Enhanced Connections Across Canada - Air North". Retrieved 10 September 2026.
  17. ↑ Kostaras, Maria (16 July 2026). "Air North and Kamloops Airport Announce New Service Connecting Kamloops, Vancouver and Whitehorse - Air North". Retrieved 10 September 2026.
  18. ↑ "Charters | Fly Air North". www.flyairnorth.com. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  19. ↑ Kostaras, Maria. "Air North, Yukon's Airline and China Airlines announce new interline agreement, improving passenger connectivity to the Yukon". Taipei: Air North. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
  20. ↑ "Condor enters into a marketing collaboration with Air North" (PDF). condor.com. 7 June 2011.
  21. ↑ "Partner Carriers | Hahnair".
  22. ↑ "Air North, Yukon's Airline and Philippine Airlines work to finalize interline agreement". Yukon Government. 18 March 2022. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
  23. ↑ "WestJet and Air North Announce Interline Agreement". 31 July 2024.
  24. ↑ "Baggage Transfer". Air North. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
  25. ↑ "Canadian Civil Aircraft Register: History Search Result for Air North". 28 April 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  26. ↑ "Accident description for C-GZOF". Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
  27. ↑ "Accident description for C-FGNI". Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
  28. ↑ Sparling, Joseph (25 June 2026). "Shareholder Letter 2026".[full citation needed]
  29. ↑ "Black Wolf Bistro About Us". Black Wolf Bistro. Retrieved 25 June 2026.
  30. ↑ "The Yukon Magazine". Nordwind Inc. 2025. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
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