Airport
Qualicum Beach Airport (XQU)
Qualicum Beach Airport is a convenient gateway to Qualicum Beach and central Vancouver Island, with easy access to Parksville, Nanaimo and nearby coastal communities. Compare transfer options to Qualicum Beach, Parksville and surrounding areas.
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About Qualicum Beach Airport
Qualicum Beach Airport is a small municipal airport serving Qualicum Beach and the central Vancouver Island region of British Columbia. Opened in 1954, it provides a convenient air gateway for the town and nearby communities.
Located about 3.3 km south of central Qualicum Beach, the airport operates a single asphalt runway and a compact terminal building. It supports general aviation, flight training through Sealand Flight School, and scheduled service by Iskwew Air between Vancouver International Airport's South Terminal and Qualicum Beach.
The terminal has been upgraded through an expansion project that added restaurant space, offices, meeting areas and airside access updates. On-site services include Jet A and AvGas fuel, secure paid parking and a passenger waiting area.
The airport is a convenient entry point for visitors heading to Qualicum Beach, Parksville and other central Vancouver Island destinations, with onward travel available by taxi, private transfer, rental car and road connections.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Qualicum Beach Airport operates all passenger services from a single compact terminal building. The airport handles domestic and general aviation traffic, with no separate international or Schengen terminal areas.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Qualicum Beach Airport
Transfers
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Bus & Group Transfers
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