Turboprop
- Passengers6-9
- Flight time49 min
- Range1,800 km
- Guide priceC$11,000 – C$15,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000)
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Fly private between Gillam and Thompson from US$8,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Gillam (YGX) to Thompson (YTH), and from Thompson (YTH) back to Gillam (YGX).
The straight-line distance between Gillam and Thompson is about 205 km (127 miles), or 111 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Gillam–Thompson spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (CAD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 49 min | 44 min – 54 min | C$11,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CAD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 49 min | C$11,000 – C$15,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 47 min | C$12,000 – C$16,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
The guide range for Gillam–Thompson is derived from the sector distance and typical winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and landing charges levied at both airports. Final pricing is locked once we check live aircraft schedules.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Gillam, Canada: Gillam Airport.
Thompson, Canada: Thompson Airport.
| Gillam Airport | Thompson Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | CYGX / YGX | CYTH / YTH |
| Longest hard runway | — | 5,800 ft |
| Surface | Gravel | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 476 ft | 729 ft |
No aircraft in our fleet range covers this sector non-stop from these airfields; a fuel stop is part of any realistic plan.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,300 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,543 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,800 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,443 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,600 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,923 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,900 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,153 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,800 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,643 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,300 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,723 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,600 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,223 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 2,300 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,443 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,522 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,393 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,600 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,643 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 224 ft spare |
4,600 km 4,343 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 870 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,669 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 900 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,143 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,108 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,963 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 360 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,143 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 500 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,543 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 1,010 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,143 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 200 ft short |
14,260 km 14,003 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 0 ft spare |
11,112 km 10,855 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 200 ft short |
12,960 km 12,703 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 1,000 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,688 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Ilford Airport · Gillam Seaplane Base · Pikwitonei Airport · Thicket Portage Airport · Thompson Seaplane Base · Thompson Heliport
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Gillam–Thompson quote requests within 60 minutes.
Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Gillam and Thompson is built around your itinerary.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 49 min to your destination. That's the full journey.
The Gillam to Thompson route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 49 min gate to gate over 205 km (127 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Gillam–Thompson departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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