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Regional Air Information

Air passengers and cargo fly to destinations throughout British Columbia, across Canada and around the world on local, regional, national and international airlines. B.C.'s aviation system is supported by a network of 290 land-based airports and aerodromes, heliports, and water aerodromes. Over 22 per cent of Canada's air passengers fly in or out of British Columbia, helping to make Vancouver International Airport Canada's second busiest airport and a major West Coast gateway.

Transport Canada's Pacific Region plays an extensive role in aviation safety and security in British Columbia. The department is responsible for the development and enforcement of aviation regulations, such as the Aeronautics Act and the Canadian Aviation Regulations. Our team of aviation inspectors regularly conduct inspections and audits to ensure the aviation industry is complying with these regulations and standards. The department also sets training and currency standards for licensed aviation professionals in Canada, such as flight instructors, pilots and aircraft maintenance engineers.

Our civil aviation services (e.g., certifying and registering aircraft, training and licensing of personnel, etc.) can be accessed through our Transport Canada Centres (TCCs) throughout B.C., including Abbotsford, Kelowna, Prince George, Richmond, Vancouver, and Victoria.

Under the National Airports Policy, Transport Canada is the landlord for three airports transferred to locally-based airport authorities in B.C. — Vancouver, Victoria and Kelowna Airports. For smaller regional airports who qualify, Transport Canada administers the Airport Capital Assistance Program for safety improvement projects. The department operates Penticton Airport, Port Hardy Airport, and Sandspit Airport.

For more information about Civil Aviation, please contact:

Office:
Civil Aviation
Transport Canada
810 - 800 Burrard Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 2J8

Mailing Address:
Civil Aviation
Transport Canada
620 - 800 Burrard Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 2J8

Telephone Number: (604) 666-5851
Facsimile Number: (604) 666-1175

For more information about Airports, please contact:

Office:
Programs Branch
Transport Canada
600 - 800 Burrard Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 2J8

Mailing Address:
Programs Branch
Transport Canada
620 - 800 Burrard Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 2J8

Telephone Number: (604) 666-0735
Facsimile Number: (604) 666-2961

Date modified:
2011-09-24