Pilot Information

YCD is serviced by RWY 16/34. RWY 16 is categorized as 3C non-precision (AGN IIIB) and RWY 34 as 3C non-instrument (AGN IIIB).

All instrument arrivals are to RWY 16 via RNAV (GNSS), NDB/DME and/or NDB, and all are published in the Canada Air Pilot (CAP). The Restricted Canada Air Pilot (RCAP) publishes the RWY 16 ILS approach with a decision height down to 455’ MSL (373’ AGL) and a visibility of 1-1/4 miles. RWY 34 has an offset approach of 8 degrees to the east due to rising terrain directly south of the airfield.

Air Terminal Operations

YCD is utilized by air carriers operating under Canadian Aviation Regulation 705 to provide scheduled passenger service. The airport is certified in accordance with Canadian Aviation Regulations.

The Nanaimo Air Terminal Building serves as the primary air passenger facility for the greater Nanaimo area.

Our terminal amenities include a licensed café with a gift section, car and truck rental agencies, and long-term and short-term parking facilities. Other transportation services include taxis, shuttles and public transit.

Commercial Operations

Our commercial aviation facilities and services include scheduled and charter flights, air cargo and freight-courier services, aircraft refueling and maintenance, flight training and sight-seeing tours, as well as aircraft parking and hangars. For information on aircraft parking, please contact the Nanaimo Airport Apron Lead at 250-618-0875.

YCD sees occasional activities from air ambulance, BC Forest Fighting, corporate jets, Search & Rescue, Angel flights and military exercises. We are also an alternate airport for aircraft unable to land on the West Coast.

Also located on the premises is a golf course and clubhouse that offers taxiway access.

Runway 16/34 Data

Fixed Base Operations (FBO)

  • Fuel Services – Jet A and Av-gas fuels are provided by Enex Fuels Ltd. Phone (250) 924-3639 for more information and payment options.

  • Pilots lounge – A small area for pilots and a weather and flight planning kiosk is provided in the Flight Fuels building.

  • Food Services – Food services are provided by Connections Café in the main terminal. Phone 250-245-7096 for hours of operation or to discuss specific arrangements.

  • Courtesy Phone – A courtesy phone with a direct line to Flight Information Services is available in the main terminal.

  • Passenger Parking –A pay parking facility is located directly in front of the terminal.

Current Fees

Please feel free to contact the Airport Administration Office at (250) 245-2157 if you require further information.