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Port Hardy Airport

Port Hardy, Canada

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Port Hardy Airport

Port Hardy, Canada
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2
Routes out
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Destinations
CYZT
ICAO
71 ft
Elevation
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Northern Vancouver Island's gateway to remote British Columbia.

Location
Port Hardy, Canada
Port Hardy Airport (IATA: YZT, ICAO: CYZT) is a regional airport serving Port Hardy, a small community at the northern tip of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. It provides essential air links for residents, resource industry workers, and travelers accessing the remote northern island region. The airport supports scheduled passenger service as well as charter, cargo, and general aviation operations. It plays a critical role in connecting communities that have limited surface transportation alternatives, particularly during adverse weather conditions when ferry and road travel can be challenging. The facility is owned and operated by the District of Port Hardy and features a paved runway capable of handling turboprop and small regional jet aircraft. Its strategic location makes it an important hub for accessing surrounding First Nations communities and wilderness areas.
Terminals
The airport has a small, single terminal building with basic passenger amenities suited to its regional traffic levels.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation between the airport and Port Hardy town centre is primarily by taxi or private vehicle, as no regular public bus service operates the route.
Airlines here
Pacific Coastal Airlines has historically provided scheduled service at Port Hardy Airport, connecting it to Vancouver and other regional destinations.
Notable facts
  • Located approximately 9 kilometres south of Port Hardy town centre.
  • Sits at an elevation of approximately 71 metres (233 feet) above sea level.
  • Serves as a key link for remote communities and resource industries on northern Vancouver Island.
  • The airport is owned and managed by the District of Port Hardy.
  • It serves as a departure point for floatplane and charter services to surrounding coastal communities.
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Routes

YZT → YVR8P · SF3 BE1
YZT → ZEL8P · SF3

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Port Hardy Airport is located 5.2 nautical miles southeast of Port Hardy, British Columbia, Canada.

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