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Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport

Fort Saint John, Canada
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Routes out
6
Destinations
5
ICAO
CYXJ
Elevation
2280 ft
The gateway in a glance

The Essence of Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport

YXJ
Location
Fort Saint John · BC · Canada
Connectivity
6 routes · 5 destinations
Position
56.238°, -120.740° · 2280 ft elev.
Visa & Entry
Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), Visitor Visa (TRV)Official
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Northeast British Columbia's gateway to the Peace River region.

Location
Fort Saint John, Canada
Fort St. John / North Peace Regional Airport (IATA: YXJ, ICAO: CYXJ) is a public airport serving Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada, located in the heart of the Peace River country in the province's northeast. It is the primary commercial air gateway for the region, supporting the local oil and gas industry, agriculture, and general aviation activity. The airport handles scheduled passenger service connecting Fort St. John to Vancouver and other regional centres, and it sees significant charter and general aviation traffic tied to energy sector operations. Its elevation of approximately 2,280 feet (695 m) above sea level and northern location mean it is equipped for year-round cold-weather operations.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal building offering basic commercial amenities for arriving and departing travellers.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation between the airport and downtown Fort St. John is available via taxi and rental car services; no scheduled public bus route directly serves the terminal.
Airlines here
Air Canada Express (operated by Jazz Aviation) and Pacific Coastal Airlines provide scheduled service connecting YXJ to Vancouver International Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport is situated approximately 5 km southeast of downtown Fort St. John.
  • ›It plays a critical logistical role supporting the oil and gas extraction industry in northeastern British Columbia.
  • ›The airport is designated a certified aerodrome under Transport Canada regulations.
  • ›Elevation is approximately 2,280 feet (695 m) above mean sea level.
  • ›The facility supports a mix of commercial, charter, cargo, and general aviation operations.
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Route map (5 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Air Canada
AC
WestJet
WS

Routes

YXJ → YEG9M · D38 DH3
YXJ → YXS9M · BEH
YXJ → YYE9M · D38 BEH DH3
YXJ → YVRAC · DH4
YXJ → YYCWS · DH4
YXJ → YVRWS · DH4
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