Nanaimo Airport Commission Hosts Open House

14 November 2016

Nanaimo Airport Commission Hosts Open House

An Open House is being hosted by Nanaimo Airport on Tuesday, November 22nd when it’ll be throwing open its doors to the public.

“As a part of our constitutional responsibilities as an Airport Commission, we host an annual open house to allow the public to learn more about our operations and share their feedback”, says Mike Hooper, President and CEO of the Nanaimo Airport Commission.

The Nanaimo Airport Staff and Board of Directors will be on hand to talk with individuals about the Commission’s work and will conduct tours of some of the operational equipment.  Refreshments will be served.

The Commission is comprised of up to nine Directors and a past Chair, all appointed by the Commission.  Of the nine directors, four are selected by the Commission to represent the community at large and the remaining five appointments as a result of the nominations from these entities as indicated by the NAC bylaws: The City of Nanaimo  The Regional District of Nanaimo  The Cowichan Valley Regional District  The Town of Ladysmith  The Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce

Open House Details: Tuesday, November 22, 2016 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Main Terminal Building – Nanaimo Airport

About Nanaimo Airport (YCD):

Nanaimo Airport is a ten-minute drive south of downtown Nanaimo on 224 hectares (550
acres), which includes the nearby Cottonwood Golf Course. YCD is a not-for-profit authority
owned by the Nanaimo Airport Commission. Vancouver Island’s third largest airport, Nanaimo
Airport serves a primary central Vancouver Island area with a total population base of
approximately 250,000. The YCD service area extends north from Nanaimo to Qualicum, west
to the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, and south to Duncan and the Cowichan Valley. YCD
is ideally situated as the most convenient departure/arrival point for customers from the midIsland
area.