Northwestern Air Airline Profile

Northwestern Air information, codes and useful links

Northwestern Air profile
Northwestern Air logo with name
Overview

Marketing name: Northwestern Air

Legal name: Northwestern Air Lease Ltd.

Year established: 1964

Region: North America

Base country: Canada

Base city: Fort Smith

Base airport: Fort Smith Airport

Details

Airline IATA code: J3

Airline ICAO code: PLR

Airline category: Scheduled

Airline type: Full service carrier

Alliance:

Operating status: Active

Useful links

Official Website: visit website

Baggage policy: visit website

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Northwestern Air overview and services

Northwestern Air Lease Ltd. marketed as Northwestern Air is a currently operating North American scheduled full-service airline based in Fort Smith Airport, in Fort Smith, Canada.

Northwestern Air 2-char IATA designator is J3, and its three letter ICAO code is PLR. Launched 61 years ago in 1965, the airline is one of the oldest carriers in the world.

The latest version of Northwestern Air baggage policy (last updated 2026) is available on the airline's official website via the link in the menu on the left.