Transportation on the North Coast -- Air Transportation 2021

Our quick reference and archive of items pertaining to Air Transportation in the Northwest, the North Coast and to the larger centres of Prince George and Vancouver.

Transportation Safety Board of Canada Deployment Notices

2021

Prince Rupert

YPR Prince Rupert Airport website (Arrivals, Departures and Notes)

YPR Facebook page

December

December 21 -- YPR Announces air service revision for January of 2022  NCR

November 

November 22 -- Appointments to Airport Board offer opportunity for Council to update sone airport themes tonight NCR

October 

October 28 -- City of Prince Rupert seeking members for Airport Board NCR

October 27 -- August Variance report continues to highlight toll of COVID on Prince Rupert Airport Ferry, other areas NCR

October 18 -- Executive Vacancy comes to YPR as Airport Manager Departs for southern skies NCR

September 

September 28 -- Air Canada set to add to Prince Rupert flight timetable for December  NCR

August

August 9 -- Prince Rupert and Terrace airports benefit from funding from Western Economic Diversification Canada NCR

July 

July 26 -- Council to gain some insight into state of Airport Ferry related financials tonight with May variance report NCR

July 9 -- Northwest Travel options increase as airlines move into a post COVID summer  NCR

June

June 26 -- YPR staff soar with smiles as flights resume to the Prince Rupert Regional Airport

June 25 -- Scheduled Air Canada Service to Prince Rupert resumes today  NCR

June 23 -- Northwest BC airports express optimism as province begins to reopen

May

May 28 -- Funding helps, but what YPR needs is more flights, more passengers  NCR

May 12 -- New federal airport funding takes off 

May 10 -- City of Prince Rupert sets May 14th date for final questions or comments on Airport Loan Payment extension. plan   NCR

April 

April 28 -- Prince Rupert City Council approves of extension to agreement between City and Prince Rupert Airport Authority  NCR

April 26 -- Council members to hear recommendation for a three year extension of the agreement between City and Airport Authority   NCR

April 23 -- Air Canada's return plans for Prince Rupert take a short step backward; with new resumption of service date set for June 23  NCR
April 14 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP calls aid package for Air Canada good news

April 13 -- Air Canada's Government funding to spur on return of service to small communities, provide refunds for past travel plans  NCR

March

March 30 -- $720 thousand destined for Prince Rupert Regional  as part of roll out of provincial funding announcement today  NCR

March 18 -- Labour  union adds to calls for financial support for Prince Rupert Airport  NCR

March 10 -- Prince Rupert Airport gets Transportation grant (video)

March 10 -- Air Canada bumps up arrival and departure date for Prince Rupert NCR

March 9 -- Flights return to Prince Rupert Airport (video)

March 9 -- Prince Rupert Mayor says Air Canada flights will return in June

March 9 -- Flights set to resume to Prince Rupert

March 9 -- Flights resume to YPR

March 9 -- BC Government to provide COVID related funding towards Air, Ground Transportation in BC  NCR

March 9 -- Air Service to Prince Rupert Airport set for June 22nd return NCR

March 5 -- BC Liberals call for immediate action and support for BC airports 

February

February 24 -- With Air Service to Prince Rupert still suspended, a councillor comes up empty in his quest for word of progress on a reversal   NCR

February 23 -- Skeena-BulkleyValley MP calls for airlines to address outstanding refunds in the billions for Canadian Air travellers   NCR

February 9 -- Northwest Regional Airport records drop in passengers in January

February 8 -- A letter for the signing for Council as Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP takes quest for air service return to Transportation Minister  NCR

February 4 -- Reversals of Flight suspensions do happen .. though so far not for Prince Rupert  NCR

February 3 -- Skeena Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach raises loss of Prince Rupert air route in House of Commons  NCR

January

January 29 -- Retired firefighter facing long drives for medical treatment without Air Canada in Prince Rupert  (audio)

January 27 -- City Council has few notes to share on Air Service status   NCR

January 26 -- YPR Survey (video)

January 26 -- PRDCC survey shows continued airport use throughout pandemic

January 26 -- Key findings from airport survey released

January 26 -- Airport survey highlights importance of airport to community for respondents; local businesses say they will adapt to current situation   NCR

January 20 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP to take on NDP critics' role on Transportation   NCR

January 19 -- Wednesday Chamber Luncheon to offer up results of airport survey; as well as notes on proposed VOPAK project  NCR

January 18 -- Central Mountain Air CEO on the economics of air travel in a pandemic (audio)

January 18 -- Last flight out as of Sunday ... takes Prince Rupert off the Air traveller Destination Board  NCR

January 15 -- Survey looks to collect data on airport services in Prince Rupert 

January 15 -- Chamber seeks feedback from community on Prince Rupert airport usage  NCR

January 15 -- Air Canada Service Suspension making for energized commentary on Mayor's Social Media page  NCR

January 14 -- YPR is not immune to plummeted air travel demands - 25 jobs lost

January 14 -- Cessation of flights to YPR will affect the municipal economy and global trade, PR Mayor said

January 14 -- North Coast politicians and local Chamber officials mobilize to address Air Canada Service cut NCR

January 13 -- Air Canada suspends flights to YPR (video)

January 13 -- Flights to Prince Rupert cancelled

January 13 -- Air Canada to suspend all Prince Rupert flights as part of cutbacks 

January 13 -- As Airport Manager outlines disappointment at Air Canada service suspension decision ... Prince Rupert, Kamloops and the communities of Labrador appear to be pawns in larger chess match between Air Canada and Federal Government  NCR

January 13 -- Air Canada announces temporary suspension of service effective Jan 18 2021 (YPR statement)

January 13 -- Air Canada suspends flights out of Prince Rupert and Kamloops 

January 13 -- Air Canada pulls out of Prince Rupert, leaving business community reeling (audio)

January 12 -- Air Canada cuts more routes amid lack of demand

January 12 -- Air Canada set to suspend air service to Prince Rupert: report  NCR

January 11 -- Council makes appointments to Airport Authority Board NCR

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Terrace (North Coast Inland)

YXT Terrace Airport website (Arrivals, Departures and Notes)

December

December 23 -- Northwest Regional Airport without technicians over federal vaccine mandate 

December 21 -- MP Taylor Bachrach concerned over staffing issue at Northwest Regional Airport in Terrace

December 13 -- Northwest airports reflect on the past year (video)

October

October 19 -- Northwest Regional Airport saw passenger count dip in September

September 

September 17 -- Passenger numbers continue upswing at YXT but still well below pre-pandemic levels 

September 17 -- Passenger count climbs at airport


August

August 13 -- Passenger levels at Terrace-Kitimat airport rose by 43 percent in July 

August 11 -- Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat to get over $1 million in federal funding  

August 9 -- Prince Rupert and Terrace airports benefit from funding from Western Economic Diversification Canada NCR


July

July 23 -- Number of passengers up at Terrace-Kitimat airport

July 23 -- Passenger numbers rise at Terrace-Kitimat airport

July 23 -- Runway conditions and limited visual cues attributed to cause of Terrace aircraft incident of January 2020 NCR

July 22 -- Northwest Regional Airport passenger totals jump in June

July 22 -- TSB delivers Terrace Airport Runway Report (video)

July 22 -- Snowy conditions the main factor in landing gear collapse at Terrace airport: TSB

July 12 -- Terrace travellers to see larger plane for Air Canada transit to and from Vancouver  NCR

July 10 -- Northwest Regional Airport to host Airbus A320 flights

July 9 -- Northwest Travel options increase as airlines move into a post COVID summer  NCR


June

June 8 -- With upgrade plans Terrace Airport looks to improve and expand on Long Term Parking experience. NCR


May

May 12 -- Northwest Airport parking (video)

May 12 -- Northwest Regional Airport receives $300,000 for gated parking

May 11 -- Northwest Regional airport receives $300,000 for gated parking system upgrade

May 5 -- Terrace-Kitimat Airport modifications (video)

May 5 -- The Northwest Regional Airport nears completion of the apron expansion

May 1 -- Northwest Regional Airport apron expansion work nears completion

April

April 14 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP calls aid package for Air Canada good news

April 8 -- Flight exposure for Terrace area travellers (video)

March

March 31 -- March 22nd flight from Terrace-Vancouver listed for COVID advisory  NCR

March 30 -- $720 thousand destined for Prince Rupert Regional  as part of roll out of provincial funding announcement today  NCR

March 22 -- Terrace flight listed among latest COVID-19 alert flights listed by BC CDC  NCR
March 10 -- Last month Northwest Regional Airport saw fewest passengers since June
March 8 -- Flight exposures through Terrace Airport (video)

February

February 23 -- Skeena-BulkleyValley MP calls for airlines to address outstanding refunds in the billions for Canadian Air travellers   NCR

February 17 -- Passenger numbers drop again at Northwest regional airport

February16 -- Fourth potential COVID exposure for passengers through Terrace airport listed for February  NCR

February 12 -- WestJet Terrace flight listed for COVID-19 exposure

February 12 -- Air Travellers through Terrace get second COVID exposure alert of the week NCR

February 9 -- Northwest Regional Airport records drop in passengers in January

February 8 -- Terrace flight flagged by BCCDC for potential COVID-19 exposure

February 8 -- Another COVID flight exposure alert for outbound passengers from Terrace aboard an Air Canada flight from February 1st  NCR

January

January 29 -- BC CDC adds Terrace flight from last week to recent data base of COVID Alert Flights NCR

January 27 -- Terrace to Vancouver flight listed for potential COVID-19 exposure

January 26 -- Flight exposure out of Terrace (video)

January 26 -- A COVID-19 exposure has been announced on a flight out of Terrace

January 15 -- New Year brings and end to a turbulent 2020 at Northwest Regional Airport 
January 6 -- Terrace holiday period flights between Terrace and Vancouver flagged for COVID Alert  NCR


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Smithers

YYD Smithers Regional Airport website (Arrivals, Departures and Notes)

December

December 13 -- Northwest airports reflect on the past year (video)

July

July 9 -- Northwest Travel options increase as airlines move into a post COVID summer  NCR


May

May 20 -- Feds fund Smithers Airport runway repaving 

April 

April 14 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP calls aid package for Air Canada good news

March

March 30 -- $720 thousand destined for Prince Rupert Regional  as part of roll out of provincial funding announcement today  NCR

February

February 23 -- Skeena-BulkleyValley MP calls for airlines to address outstanding refunds in the billions for Canadian Air travellers   NCR

January

January 26 -- Public hearing to be held at Smithers Council regarding shipping containers at Smithers Airport 

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Haida Gwaii

July

July 9 -- Northwest Travel options increase as airlines move into a post COVID summer  NCR

January

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YXS Prince George

YXS Prince George Airport website (Arrivals, Departures and Notes)

August

August 3 -- Prince George area to receive part of $2.1 million grant for development

July

July 25 -- Prince George Airport Authority: between eight and 10 flights impacted by fuel disruption

July 25 -- Prince George International Airport had 8-10 flights disrupted by an audit 

July 24 -- YXS to stop waving short-term Parking fees next month

July 23 -- Uncertified aviation fuel trucks pulled from service at Prince George Airport

July 16 -- Passenger volume takes off at YXS

July 16 -- 'It feels more like an airport now'

July 14 -- Campbell River to YXS route takes off

July 14 -- Flights between Prince George and Campbell River begin

July 9 -- Northwest Travel options increase as airlines move into a post COVID summer  NCR

June

June 30 -- Wildfire crews ready for the heatwave

June 25 -- New COVID-19 testing program coming to YXS

June 23 -- Central Mountain Air increases flights between Prince George and Edmonton

June 23 -- Central Mountain Air offering more Prince George Flights

June 22 -- Central Mountain Air increases flights between Prince George and Edmonton

June 17 -- Direct flights to Campbell River coming in July

June 17 -- Campbell River a new destination for Central Mountain Air
June 8 -- Travellers can expect cheap tickets and more flights coming to Prince George Airport

June 7 -- Flight prices drop as competition for domestic travel rises

May

May 12 -- 'We are cautiously optimistic' YXS President says better days ahead for air travellers

May 11 -- Airline expanding service at Prince George Airport
May 11 -- Federal government unlocks $740 million in airport relief
May 4 -- Airport service, express routes ID'd as bus priorities


April

April 28 -- Emergency landing at YXS

April 28 -- Emergency plane landing at YXS

April 16 -- Tower at YXS spared
April 15 -- Passenger numbers at airport slowly increasing

April 15 -- 'There was a lot of lobbying': YXS President pleased control tower is staying put

April 15 -- PG Airport Authority looks ahead as Q1 numbers drop as expected
April 14 -- Pandemic continues to take toll on local air travel industry

April 14 -- Passenger numbers down at YXS though there's optimism going forward
April 6 -- Another Prince George to Vancouver flight listed for potential coronavirus exposure


March

March 30 -- YXS receives $720K in provincial funding

March 30 -- Prince George Airport receives $720,000 to soar through economic hardship

March 29 -- YXS Welcomes a range of new weekly Central Mountain Air flights

March 26 -- WestJet announces new Prince George to Abbotsford route

March 26 -- WestJet adding PG to Abbotsford service

March 26 -- WestJet launching service to Abbotsford
March 18 -- Prince George Airport gets piece of $3.6M in provincial grants for essential upgrades

March 18 -- Airport gets provincial grant for upgrades
March 18 -- PG Airport receives provincial funding to assist with a pair of projects

March 10 -- Airport hopes to land provincial government funding
March 9 -- Bull moose behind fence at BC airport feasts on fresh trees before coaxed to leave

March 7 -- RCAF CC-177 Globemaster III makes stop in PG 
March 4 -- UNBC and Prince George Airport Authority rescue moose on the loose

March 4 -- Joint effort saves moose, keeps airport safe

March 4 -- Safely-relocated bull moose strengthens partnership between UNBC, Prince George Airport

March 4 -- Team effort saves moose living at airport

March 3 -- One of the largest Royal Canadian Air Force planes will be conducting flying training in the Prince George area

March 3 -- RCAF transport plane coming to Prince George

February

February 23 -- Skeena-BulkleyValley MP calls for airlines to address outstanding refunds in the billions for Canadian Air travellers   NCR
February 12 -- Prince George joins others in plea for airport

January

January 20 -- Central Mountain air to suspend regional routes

January 20 -- Central Mountain Air to suspend key regional routes

January 15 -- YXS our passenger numbers fell 64 per cent in 2020

January 15 -- Pandemic made for a tough year at the Prince George Airport Authority

January 14 -- YXS reports drop of 64% in passenger numbers in 2020 due to COVID-19

January 14 -- YXS air passenger numbers fell 64 per cent in 2020
January 13 -- Prince George to Vancouver flight added to potential COVID-19 exposure list

January 9 -- COVID-18 flightier exposures at YXS

January 7 -- Three Prince George flights flagged for COVID-19 exposure

January 5 -- Flair Airlines announces air service suspension in Prince George

January 2 -- Prince George Airport Authority reviews pandemic impact on YXS


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YVR Vancouver

YVR Vancouver Airport website (Arrivals, Departures and Notes)





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KTN Ketchikan International Airport

Ketchikan Airport website


August

August 11 -- NTSB: Pilot in last week's fatal floatplane crash was in another accident in July 


July

July 19 -- Military cargo plane pays Ketchikan a visit, but Air Force won't say where it's headed

June

June 16 -- Commercial aviation is essential to life here. It's also home to a growing share of the Country's Deadly crashes

May

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April

April 20 -- Investigation cites inadequate aviation regulations as likely cause of 2019 midair collision near Ketchikan 

March

March 26 -- $18 million in Sitka airport terminal improvements to get off the ground in stages 



February

February 23 -- Alaska Airlines milk run flight turns back shortly after takeoff from Ketchikan

February 9 -- Half-pound of black tar heroin, hundreds of pills reportedly seized at Ketchikan International Airport 
February 4 -- Federal investigators release documents, data for May 2019 floatplane crash near Metlakatla 

February 3 -- Masking orders mean small changes on public transport in Alaska

January

January 29 -- Emergency drill set for Saturday at Ketchikan's airport

January 27 -- Coast Guard calls off search for downed Cessna lost during flight from Ketchikan to Port Angeles, Washington

January 23 -- Man arrested in Seattle after allegedly calling in false security threat to Ketchikan bound flight

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Miscellaneous Aviation Notes

December 

December 2 -- Dease Lake Airport improvements ahead of schedule 

July

July 7 -- Vanderhoof Pilot School soaring in popularity

June

June 4 -- Vanderhoof International Air Show a no-go for 2021

June 3 -- COVID-19 grounds Vanderhoof International Airshow until 2022

March

March 26 -- Vanderhoof Airshow taking off

March 19 -- Airports in the north receiving provincial funding

March 17 -- Lighting an issue at Vanderhoof Airport

February

February 3 -- Central Mountain Air to resume service to Fort Nelson


January

January 29 -- New travel restrictions on the way

January 28 -- Fort Nelson residents face long drives for medical care as passenger air service suspended (audio)

January 21 -- Stranded: Fort Nelson losing all passenger service until May (audio)

January 18 -- Central Mountain Air CEO on the economics of air travel in a pandemic (audio)

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