Airport
Powell River Airport (YPW)
Powell River Airport is the main air gateway to Powell River and the northern Sunshine Coast region of British Columbia. Flights connect travellers with Vancouver, and onward transfers serve the city centre, Lund, Texada Island, and nearby coastal destinations.
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About Powell River Airport
Powell River Airport is the main airport serving Powell River and the qathet Regional District on the northern Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. Owned and operated by the City of Powell River, the airport is a Transport Canada certified facility that supports scheduled passenger flights, private aviation, helicopter operations, and regional services.
The airport is located about 2 km east of downtown Powell River and is a key link for a community that is otherwise reached mainly by ferry or water. Pacific Coastal Airlines operates the airport's scheduled passenger service, with approximately 30-minute flights connecting Powell River to Vancouver International Airport's South Terminal.
The airport has a single asphalt runway, designated 09/27, and one passenger terminal building. The compact terminal keeps check-in, waiting, arrivals, and ground transportation close together, and its opening hours follow the Pacific Coastal flight schedule.
Ground transportation options at the airport include taxis, rental cars, private transfers, and parking. Because of its location near the city centre, travellers can reach Powell River quickly and continue to destinations across the Sunshine Coast, Texada Island, and the surrounding qathet region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Powell River Airport operates a single passenger terminal building serving all arrivals and departures. Passenger services are concentrated in one compact terminal area.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Powell River Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Powell River Airport to hotels, the city centre, Lund, Texada Island, and other destinations across the Sunshine Coast.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, sightseeing, or journeys around Powell River and the qathet region.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Powell River Airport for independent travel around Powell River and onward journeys across the Sunshine Coast and British Columbia.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Powell River Airport, hotels, ferry terminals, event venues, and other locations in the region.
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