Campbell River Airport is located south of the city of
Campbell River,
British Columbia
British Columbia (commonly abbreviated as BC) is the westernmost province of Canada, situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains. It has a diverse geography, with rugged landscapes that include rocky coastlines, sandy beaches, for ...
, Canada.
The airport is classified as an
airport of entry
In general, a port of entry (POE) is a place where one may lawfully enter a country. It typically has border security staff and facilities to check passports and visas and to inspect luggage to assure that contraband is not imported. Internat ...
by
Nav Canada
Nav Canada (styled as NAV CANADA) is a privately run, not-for-profit corporation that owns and operates Canada's civil air navigation system (ANS). It was established in accordance with the ''Civil Air Navigation Services Commercialization Act ...
and is staffed by the
Canada Border Services Agency
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA; french: Agence des services frontaliers du Canada, ''ASFC'') is a federal law enforcement agency that is responsible for border control (i.e. protection and surveillance), immigration enforcement, and c ...
. CBSA officers at this airport currently can handle
general aviation
General aviation (GA) is defined by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) as all civil aviation aircraft operations with the exception of commercial air transport or aerial work, which is defined as specialized aviation services ...
aircraft only, with no more than 15 passengers.
Airlines and destinations
Vancouver Island Air
Vancouver Island Air is a Vancouver Island seaplane company serving the British Columbia Coast, based in Campbell River.
History
The airline has been in operation since 1985, offering charter and scheduled service with single DHC3T (Turbo Otter ...
provides on demand services.
See also
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List of airports on Vancouver Island
This is a list of airports on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada:
Greater Victoria
Vancouver Island beyond Greater Victoria
Land airports Scheduled commercial airline service
Other
Water aerodromes Scheduled commerc ...
References
External links
Official siteCampbell River Airport
on COPA's ''Places to Fly'' airport directory
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Certified airports in British Columbia
Campbell River, British Columbia