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Pacific Coastal Airline

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Connecting British Columbia's communities by air.

Founded

1987

Headquarters

Richmond, Canada

Pacific Coastal Airlines is a regional Canadian carrier based in Richmond, British Columbia, providing scheduled and charter passenger services primarily within the province. Founded in 1987, the airline has grown to serve numerous communities across BC, many of which are remote or underserved by larger carriers. The airline operates from its primary base at Vancouver International Airport's South Terminal, offering connections to destinations along the BC coast, interior, and northern regions. It plays a vital role in linking smaller communities to the broader air transport network. In addition to scheduled passenger services, Pacific Coastal Airlines offers charter flights, freight services, and contract flying, making it one of the more versatile regional operators in western Canada.

Hubs & network

Pacific Coastal Airlines primarily operates from Vancouver International Airport's South Terminal (YVR) as its main hub.

Fleet

The airline operates a fleet of turboprop aircraft including Beechcraft King Airs, Saab 340s, and Pilatus PC-12s suited for regional and remote operations.

Notable facts

›Pacific Coastal Airlines serves numerous remote and coastal communities in British Columbia that have limited transportation alternatives.
›The airline operates from the South Terminal at Vancouver International Airport, separate from the main terminal used by larger carriers.
›Pacific Coastal offers both scheduled passenger services and charter operations, providing flexibility for a range of customers.
›The carrier also provides freight and cargo services to communities along its route network.
›Pacific Coastal Airlines is privately owned and has remained an independent regional operator throughout its history.

Official website Wikipedia

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 Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.

Primary hubs

Vancouver International AirportYVR · 10 rts Campbell River AirportYBL · 3 rts Bella Bella (Campbell Island) AirportZEL · 3 rts Bella Coola AirportQBC · 2 rts Comox Valley International Airport / CFB ComoxYQQ · 2 rts Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International AirportYXC · 2 rts

Route network map (32 legs)

Leaflet © OpenStreetMap © CARTO

Route network

QBC → YAABE1

QBC → YVRBE1

YAA → YVRBE1

YBL → YQQSF3 BE1

YBL → YVRBE1

YBL → ZELBE1

YKT → ZELDHP

YLW → YXCBE1

YPW → YVRBE1 SF3

YQQ → YBLBE1 SF3

YQQ → YVRSF3 BE1

YVR → QBCBE1

YVR → YBLBE1

YVR → YPWBE1 SF3

YVR → YQQBE1 SF3

YVR → YWLBE1

YVR → YXCBE1

YVR → YYJBE1

YVR → YZTSF3 BE1

YVR → YZZSF3 BE1

YVR → ZMTSF3

YWL → YVRBE1

YXC → YLWBE1

YXC → YVRBE1

YYJ → YVRBE1

YZT → YVRSF3 BE1

YZT → ZELSF3

YZZ → YVRSF3 BE1

ZEL → YBLBE1

ZEL → YKTDHP

ZEL → YZTSF3

ZMT → YVRSF3

Fleet (aircraft types operated)

BE126 routes Saab SF340A/B14 routes De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver2 routes

Encyclopaedia

Pacific Coastal Airlines is a Canadian regional airline that operates scheduled, charter and cargo services to destinations in British Columbia. Its head office is located in the South Terminal of Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, British Columbia. Its main base is Vancouver International Airport.

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