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Connecting northern British Columbia communities by air.
Founded
1999
Headquarters
Terrace, Canada
Hawkair is a regional Canadian airline headquartered in Terrace, British Columbia, serving communities in northern and central BC. The airline operates scheduled passenger services linking smaller northern cities to larger hubs, providing vital air connectivity to regions with limited transportation alternatives.
Founded in the late 1990s, Hawkair has focused on serving underserved northern BC markets, operating routes between cities such as Terrace, Prince George, Smithers, and Vancouver. The airline has played an important role in supporting resource industry workers, local residents, and businesses in remote northern communities.
Hawkair has experienced periods of financial difficulty and operational restructuring over the years, reflecting the challenges inherent in operating scheduled regional services in remote areas with relatively low passenger volumes and high operating costs.
Hubs & network
Hawkair operates primarily out of Northwest Regional Airport (Terrace-Kitimat) as its main base, with connections to Vancouver International Airport.
Fleet
Hawkair has operated turboprop and regional jet aircraft, including the Bombardier Dash 8 and Fokker 100, to serve its northern BC routes.
Notable facts
- ›Serves northern and central British Columbia communities with limited ground transportation alternatives.
- ›Has undergone financial restructuring and ownership changes during its operational history.
- ›Serves resource industry workers including those in mining and forestry sectors.
- ›Operates routes connecting Terrace, Smithers, Prince George, and Vancouver among others.
- ›One of the few scheduled carriers providing regular service to remote northern BC airports.
This profile is provided for general information only. Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.
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Fleet (aircraft types operated)
Encyclopaedia
Hawkair was a regional airline based in Terrace, British Columbia, Canada. It operated scheduled and charter regional passenger services in British Columbia and Alberta. Its main base was Northwest Regional Airport with a hub at Vancouver International Airport.
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Hawkair
Canadian regional airline
Hawkair was a regional airline based in Terrace, British Columbia, Canada. It operated scheduled and charter regional passenger services in British Columbia and Alberta. Its main base was Northwest Regional Airport with a hub at Vancouver International Airport.
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