Airport Overview

Nanaimo Airport is a 15-minute drive south of downtown Nanaimo on 224 hectares (550 acres). Located on the traditional territory of the Stz’uminus and the Snuneymuxw First Nations, the Nanaimo Airport Commission respectfully acknowledges and thanks the First Nations for their caring of these lands and waters since time immemorial.

As a community-based organization, we reinvest our profits back into the airport and region.

YCD FACTS AND STATS

Airport Name Nanaimo Airport
IATA/ICAO Code YCD/CYCD
Airport Management Nanaimo Airport Commission
Airport Location N49 03 16 / W123 52 12
Elevation 92 ASL
Distance from Urban Areas
  • Nanaimo – 14 km
  • Duncan – 36 km
  • Parksville – 52 km
  • Victoria – 97 km
  • Tofino – 220 km
Runway length and width 6,602’ x 150’
Runway Numbers 16 / 34
Number of Operating Stands 5
Approach Lighting RWY 16 High Intensity SSALS; RWY 34 N/A
Runway Lighting High intensity edge lights
Airport Hours of Operation
  • 21 hours a day
  • 4 a.m. to 12 a.m. (local)

Important Phone Numbers

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Airport of Entry (AOE)/20 1-888-226-7277
Aviation Fuel:
  Enex Fuels Ltd (250) 760-7368
  Nanaimo Flying Club (250) 245-2636
Car Rentals:
  Budget Car Rental (250) 760-7368
  National Car Rental (250) 245-2636
24 Hour Airport Security (250) 755-5791
Customer Care (250) 924-2157
Apron Lead (250) 618-0875
Duty Manager (250) 618-7712
Airport Operations (250) 245-2157
Airport Administration (250) 245-2157