Airport
Texada/Gillies Bay Airport (YGB)
Texada/Gillies Bay Airport is the only airport on Texada Island, serving Gillies Bay and nearby communities in British Columbia's Northern Gulf Islands. It connects private and charter travelers to the island's beaches, hiking trails, and the ferry link toward Powell River.
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Luggage
About Texada/Gillies Bay Airport
Texada/Gillies Bay Airport is the main air access point for Texada Island, the largest of British Columbia's Northern Gulf Islands. The airport supports private aviation, charter flights, residents, tourism, and emergency services, acting as a practical link between the island and the surrounding coastal region.
Located mid-island, the aerodrome sits about 3 km northwest of Gillies Bay along Airport Road. It operates as a public VFR registered aerodrome with a 3,000-foot asphalt runway and a small terminal building that provides a waiting room, a public washroom, and potable water.
The facility has an onsite caretaker and offers aircraft tie-downs, hangar sites, and under-wing camping for visiting pilots. Ground transport options at the airport are limited; there are no rental vehicles on site, but bicycles are available by donation and private or pre-arranged transfers are used for travel to Gillies Bay and nearby areas.
From Gillies Bay, road and ferry connections continue toward Blubber Bay and Powell River, making the airport a useful entry point for visitors exploring Texada Island's beaches, hiking trails, and quiet Gulf Island communities.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building rather than separate passenger terminals. There are no separate domestic or international terminal areas; general aviation, private aircraft, and charter flights all use the same facility.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Texada/Gillies Bay Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Texada/Gillies Bay Airport to Gillies Bay, island accommodations, beaches, and the ferry connection toward Powell River.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel around Texada Island, business trips, events, or personalized journeys from the airport.
Car Rental
Rental vehicles are not available directly at the airport; for independent travel, cars can be arranged in Gillies Bay or Powell River for exploring Texada Island and onward trips.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups traveling between the airport, Gillies Bay, event venues, and ferry terminals on Texada Island.
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