Airports in British Columbia
The BC Aviation Council is compiling a directory of airports located within the province of British Columbia. This resource is meant to provide users with a quick and comprehensive profile of each airport, including contact information and links to the airport’s website. If you’d like to add your airport, need to update your listing, or notice a typo, please contact info@bcaviationcouncil.org at your convenience.
Atlin District Airport Association (CYSQ)
Description: The Atlin Airport is a gateway to some of the most beautiful backcountry flying in Canada. The Atlin Airport (Peterson Field ) is a vital part of the Provincial infrastructure in remote Northwest British Columbia. It supports all emergency services and serves as a gateway for all projects in the region that require air support. This includes all economic development in the region from mineral exploration programs to guide-outfitting to wildlife viewing ventures. Peterson Field was built on the site of the previous smaller airstrip that had served Atlin since the 1930s. Upon completion of the new airstrip, it was named after local aviation pioneer Herman Peterson. The upgrade to modern systems that include runway lighting and hazard beacons around the area were completed with the support of the Provincial government. Since then, the airport is managed by the Atlin District Airport Association (ADAA), the authority for the airport that is responsible for all maintenance and upkeep of the GNS approach systems and other airport infrastructure. Many people will be surprised to know that although the airport is critical infrastructure in the region, it is funded entirely by user fees and fuel sales. No regular tax dollars support maintenance of this airport. As a non-profit society all profits from fuel sales and user fees are put into maintaining the facility.
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Campbell River Airport (YBL)
Description: The Campbell River Airport offers regular scheduled passenger service to Vancouver International Airport, as well as providing a convenient base for general aviation and related services. As the gateway to Central Vancouver Island and the Strathcona region of Vancouver Island, the Campbell River Airport is your choice for travel, business, or pleasure. With a 6,500 foot runway and hectares of available airside lands, lease opportunities are available for business development.
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Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)
Description: At the Canadian Rockies International Airport, we offer several flights a day with our Airline Partners Air Canada, Pacific Coastal and WestJet. You can easily fly direct to Calgary and Vancouver everyday! Please visit the Airlines’ websites for more information.
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Pitt Meadows Regional Airport (YPK)
Description: Pitt Meadows Regional Airport is a business-friendly community airport located thirty-two kilometers (approx. 20 miles) northeast of Vancouver International Airport and serves the North Fraser Region including Vancouver. Its opportunistic location, ease of access to multi-lateral transportation sources, land availability, extended main runway, competitive lease rate structure, registration as an Airport of Entry (CANPASS) and surrounding affordability of services are all factors which together make Pitt Meadows Regional Airport a strong candidate for current and future regional aerospace development. YPK includes fixed and rotary wing flight training schools, maintenance repair and overhaul facilities, mid-size commercial aerospace businesses, and scheduled and charter air services. The airport includes three runways: 08L-26R (2,485 x 75 ft), 08R-26L (5,003 x 100 feet) and 18-36 (2,484 x 75 ft), as well as a waterway complete with seaplane ramp/dock and a brand new state-of-the-art terminal facility with an on-site FBO for your travel needs.
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Economic Development website: Maple Ridge
Tourism website: Maple Ridge
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Squamish Municipal Airport (YSE)
Description: Squamish Municipal Airport – Don Patrick Field (the “Airport”) is owned and operated by the District of Squamish (the “District”). The Airport is a registered aerodrome and is operated in compliance with Subpart 301.01 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs). The Airport is occupied by six tenants which provide the following services; Search and rescue support, wildfire suppression, emergency response; aerial logging, commercial services, utility sector support (e.g., hydro line inspections); aerial tourism, sight seeing, charter services; and flight training. Limited itinerant aircraft parking is available and fuel services are provided by the Squamish Flying Club on site. For more information please visit the District of Squamish’s website.
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