Airport
Whitecourt Airport (YZU)
Whitecourt Airport is the main gateway to the town of Whitecourt and the surrounding west-central Alberta region. Compare transfer options to the town centre and nearby areas, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Whitecourt Airport
Whitecourt Airport is a small regional airport located about 6.5 kilometres west of Whitecourt, Alberta. Opened in 1978, it serves the town and surrounding west-central Alberta with scheduled, charter and general aviation traffic.
The airport provides an important aviation link for business, industry, resource and leisure travel in the region. Its single asphalt runway, Runway 11/29, is approximately 1,767 metres long and supports both general aviation and commercial aircraft.
The terminal building houses a Nav Canada Flight Service Station, and the airport operates around the clock for aircraft movements. Ground access is by private vehicle, taxi or rental car, with the town centre roughly 10 to 15 minutes away by road.
With a compact terminal, fuel services and basic passenger amenities, Whitecourt Airport offers a practical and convenient gateway for travellers arriving in west-central Alberta.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Whitecourt Airport operates passenger services through a single compact terminal building. The terminal handles domestic and regional scheduled, charter and general aviation traffic, and houses the Nav Canada Flight Service Station.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Whitecourt Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Whitecourt Airport to hotels, town-centre destinations, business locations and other points across Whitecourt and west-central Alberta.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, site visits or journeys around the Whitecourt area.
Car Rental
Rent a car at Whitecourt Airport for independent travel around Whitecourt and onward journeys through west-central Alberta.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Whitecourt Airport, hotels, work sites, event venues and other regional destinations.
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