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Small regional airport serving Vancouver Island's eastern coast.
Location
Qualicum Beach, Canada
Qualicum Beach Airport (IATA: XQU, ICAO: CAT4) is a small general aviation and regional airport located in Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, Canada, on the eastern side of Vancouver Island. It serves the local community and surrounding areas including Parksville and the Alberni Valley, primarily handling private, recreational, and charter traffic.
The airport is owned and operated by the Town of Qualicum Beach and features a paved runway suitable for light to medium aircraft. It plays a modest role in supporting local economic activity, flight training, and access to the island for those who prefer alternatives to the larger Nanaimo Airport to the south.
Terminals
The airport has minimal terminal facilities appropriate for a small general aviation field, with no commercial passenger terminal infrastructure.
Getting to & from
Ground access is provided by personal vehicle and local road connections, with no dedicated public transit or shuttle service to the airport.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operate regular service from Qualicum Beach Airport; it primarily serves private, charter, and flight training operators.
Notable facts
- ›Located on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia.
- ›Owned and operated by the Town of Qualicum Beach.
- ›The airport has a single paved runway.
- ›Primarily serves general aviation, charter, and recreational flying.
- ›Nanaimo Airport, a larger regional facility, is located approximately 40 km to the south.
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