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Cortes Bay Water Aerodrome (YCF)
Cortes Bay Water Aerodrome is a small seaplane base serving Cortes Bay, Cortes Island, and British Columbia's Discovery Islands. Compare onward options to Campbell River, Quadra Island, Vancouver, and other coastal destinations across the region.
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About Cortes Bay Water Aerodrome
Cortes Bay Water Aerodrome is a small seaplane base serving Cortes Bay, Cortes Island, and the surrounding Discovery Islands in British Columbia, Canada. It provides a direct air link for residents and visitors travelling between the island and coastal centres such as Campbell River, Vancouver, and Seattle.
The aerodrome sits at the head of Cortes Bay on the island's sheltered east side and is used mainly by floatplanes operating scheduled, charter, and seasonal services. Because it is a water aerodrome, aircraft land and take off from the water rather than from a paved runway.
Cortes Island is also connected by BC Ferries sailings to Quadra Island and Campbell River, and a water taxi can be hired from Campbell River. Together with the seaplane base, these links make it relatively straightforward to reach the island and continue to nearby coastal communities and holiday areas.
Facilities at the water aerodrome are basic, focused on the dock and boarding area, with broader services found on the island and in Campbell River.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Cortes Bay Water Aerodrome operates as a seaplane base rather than a conventional terminal airport, with a single waterfront landing and docking area at Cortes Bay. There are no separate domestic or international passenger terminals.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Cortes Bay Water Aerodrome
Transfers
Book a private transfer to meet your seaplane at Cortes Bay Water Aerodrome for onward travel to lodges, holiday homes, and destinations around Cortes Island.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange an hourly chauffeur for flexible island travel from Cortes Bay, including business trips, events, or sightseeing across Cortes Island and nearby ferry connections.
Car Rental
Rent a car on Cortes Island or in Campbell River for independent travel after arriving at Cortes Bay Water Aerodrome and exploring the island at your own pace.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize a minibus or charter bus for groups connecting between Cortes Bay Water Aerodrome, island accommodations, event venues, and ferry links to Quadra Island and Campbell River.
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