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Powell River Airport

Powell River, Canada

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Powell River Airport

Powell River, Canada

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425 ft

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Coastal gateway serving the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia.

Location

Powell River, Canada

Powell River Airport (IATA: YPW, ICAO: CYPW) is a small regional airport serving the city of Powell River on the upper Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Canada. It provides essential air connections for a community that is otherwise accessible primarily by ferry or floatplane. The airport handles scheduled passenger service as well as general aviation, charter flights, and some cargo operations. Its location on the Sunshine Coast makes it an important transport link for residents and visitors alike, particularly given the limited road access to the region. The facility is owned and operated by the City of Powell River and serves as a practical alternative to the lengthy ferry journey required to reach the area by road.

Terminals

The airport has a single small terminal building suited to the low passenger volumes typical of a regional facility.

Getting to & from

Ground transport options are limited, with taxis and private vehicles being the primary means of traveling between the airport and downtown Powell River.

Airlines here

Pacific Coastal Airlines has historically provided scheduled service connecting Powell River to Vancouver International Airport.

Notable facts

›Elevation is approximately 425 feet (130 m) above sea level.
›The airport has a single paved runway designated 12/30.
›Powell River is one of the few cities on the BC coast not connected by continuous road to the provincial highway network.
›The airport is owned and operated by the City of Powell River.
›It serves as a key transport link alongside BC Ferries routes for the region.

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Airlines serving this airport

Pacific Coastal Airline

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YPW → YVR8P · BE1 SF3

Aircraft operating here

BE11 routes Saab SF340A/B1 routes

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Encyclopaedia

Powell River Airport is located adjacent to Powell River, British Columbia, Canada. In 2011, the airport had approximately 39,422 passenger departures and arrivals.

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