Airport
Port Hardy Airport (YZT)
Port Hardy Airport is a compact regional gateway serving Port Hardy and the northern end of Vancouver Island, with scheduled flights to Vancouver and charter links to nearby coastal communities. Compare transfer options to downtown Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Fort Rupert, and onward ferry connections, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Port Hardy Airport
Port Hardy Airport is a small regional airport at the northeastern end of Vancouver Island, serving Port Hardy and the surrounding Mount Waddington region. It opened in 1943 as Royal Canadian Air Force Station Port Hardy and was transferred to the Department of Transport in 1946.
The airport operates a single terminal building with two paved runways, 11/29 and 08/26. Pacific Coastal Airlines provides scheduled flights to Vancouver, while Wilderness Seaplanes offers charter connections to nearby coastal communities such as Bella Bella, Wuikinuxv Village, and Klemtu.
Located about 10 kilometres east of downtown Port Hardy, the airport is reached by BC Transit Route 4, taxis, and rental cars. Short- and long-term parking and electric vehicle charging stations are available on site.
Passenger facilities are modest but practical for a regional airport, including a snack bar, vending machines, wheelchair service, automatic doors, accessible washrooms, and accessible parking.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Port Hardy Airport operates from a single passenger terminal building. The compact terminal handles domestic regional flights, including scheduled Pacific Coastal Airlines services to Vancouver and charter connections to nearby coastal communities.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Port Hardy Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Port Hardy Airport to hotels, downtown Port Hardy, Port McNeill, and other destinations across northern Vancouver Island.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, or journeys around Port Hardy and the Mount Waddington region.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Port Hardy Airport for independent travel around northern Vancouver Island and onward journeys along Highway 19.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Port Hardy Airport, hotels, ferry terminals, and other destinations in the region.
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