Airport
Dean River Airport (YRD)
Dean River Airport is a small, remote aerodrome serving the Dean River, Kimsquit and the Central Coast of British Columbia. It is a practical air and boat gateway for fishing lodges and backcountry travel, with onward connections to Bella Coola and nearby coastal destinations.
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About Dean River Airport
Dean River Airport is a small, remote public aerodrome located at the mouth of the Dean River on the northeast side of Dean Channel, in the Central Coast region of British Columbia. It serves the Dean River, Kimsquit and surrounding wilderness with general aviation, charter and light-aircraft operations.
Known by the IATA code YRD and ICAO code CYRD, the airport has a single runway (16/34) and a modest apron, with no large passenger terminal. It functions primarily as an access point for fishing lodges, backcountry travel and coastal transport rather than scheduled airline traffic.
The airport has no direct road link. Most travelers arrive by chartered aircraft or boat, and the nearest service centre is Bella Coola, roughly 55 km away, where road, fuel and other services are available.
For remote-area visitors and lodge guests, Dean River Airport remains a practical staging point for journeys along the Dean Channel and the Central Coast.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Dean River Airport is a small public aerodrome with a single runway (16/34) and no large passenger terminal building. Operations are limited to general aviation, charter and light aircraft serving the remote Dean River and Kimsquit area.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Dean River Airport
Transfers
Arrange boat or lodge transfers from Dean River Airport to fishing lodges, camps and coastal destinations along the Dean Channel and the Central Coast.
Hourly Chauffeur
Book a private chauffeur in Bella Coola for flexible road travel through the Bella Coola Valley before or after your flight into YRD.
Car Rental
Rental vehicles are not available at the remote airport; travelers can arrange a car in Bella Coola, about 55 km away, for independent travel along Highway 20.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize charter boats or group transport for fishing parties, lodge guests and expedition groups travelling between Dean River Airport and destinations on the Central Coast.
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