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Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport

Fort Saint John, Canada

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Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport

Fort Saint John, Canada
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Routes out
5
Destinations
CYXJ
ICAO
2280 ft
Elevation
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Northern British Columbia's gateway to the Peace Country.

Location
Fort Saint John, Canada
Fort St. John / North Peace Regional Airport (IATA: YXJ, ICAO: CYXJ) is a regional airport serving Fort St. John in northeastern British Columbia, Canada. It functions as the primary commercial air gateway for the Peace River region, supporting both passenger travel and cargo operations tied to the area's oil and gas industry. The airport handles scheduled passenger service connecting Fort St. John to major hubs such as Vancouver and Calgary, and sees significant charter and general aviation activity related to energy sector operations. Its infrastructure supports year-round operations despite the region's harsh winter conditions.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal building serving both arriving and departing travelers.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation to the city of Fort St. John is primarily served by rental car agencies, taxis, and private shuttle services, as no fixed-route public transit directly serves the airport.
Airlines here
Air Canada Express (operated by Jazz) and Pacific Coastal Airlines have provided scheduled service connecting YXJ to Vancouver and other regional destinations.
Notable facts
  • ›Located approximately 5 kilometres northeast of downtown Fort St. John.
  • ›Elevation is approximately 2,280 feet (695 metres) above sea level.
  • ›The airport plays a critical role supporting the oil and gas industry in northeastern British Columbia.
  • ›It has a primary paved runway capable of accommodating mid-size commercial aircraft.
  • ›The region experiences significant snowfall and cold temperatures, requiring robust winter operations.
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Route map (5 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Air Canada
AC
WestJet
WS

Routes

YXJ → YEG9M · D38 DH3
YXJ → YXS9M · BEH
YXJ → YYE9M · D38 BEH DH3
YXJ → YVRAC · DH4
YXJ → YVRWS · DH4
YXJ → YYCWS · DH4
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