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ICAO
CA-0446
Elevation
360 ft
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The Essence of Stuart Island Airstrip
YRR
Location
Big Bay · BC · Canada
Position
50.409°, -125.132° · 360 ft elev.
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Remote coastal airstrip serving Stuart Island, British Columbia.
Location
Big Bay, Canada
Stuart Island Airstrip (IATA: YRR) is a small, remote airstrip located near Big Bay on Stuart Island in British Columbia, Canada. The island lies at the northern end of the Strait of Georgia, accessible primarily by float plane, boat, or small aircraft.
The airstrip serves as a vital link for residents and visitors of Stuart Island, which has no road connection to the mainland. It supports general aviation traffic and charter services, providing essential access for supplies, medical evacuations, and tourism.
Getting to & from
There is no public ground transportation on Stuart Island; travel beyond the airstrip relies on private vehicles or boat access within the island community.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operate from Stuart Island Airstrip; it primarily serves private and charter general aviation flights.
Notable facts
- ›Stuart Island is accessible only by air or water, making the airstrip critical for community connectivity.
- ›Big Bay is the main settlement on Stuart Island, British Columbia.
- ›The airstrip supports emergency medical evacuation flights for island residents.
- ›Stuart Island sits at the junction of several major waterways including Bute Inlet and the Strait of Georgia.
- ›The facility is a small general aviation airstrip with no formal terminal building.
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