Tag: Comox Valley Airport

Economic impact study revealed by the Comox Valley Airport

A recent economic impact study commissioned by the Comox Valley Airport has been released. 

YQQ launching new pet program to support travellers

A new program being introduced by Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) will bring some friendly faces into the terminal. 

Comox Valley Airport sees nearly 450,000 passengers in record setting 2025

2025 was the busiest year on record for the Comox Valley Airport. 

Record number of passengers pass through Comox Valley Airport this summer

The Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) is reporting summer 2025 was their busiest ever. 

Over $4 million being invested in Vancouver Island airport improvements

Four Vancouver Island airports are receiving funding from the province for upgrades.  Over $4 million is being invested in the...

Airport CEO doesn’t expect ultra low-cost carriers at YQQ any time soon

COMOX, B.C. – An ultra low-cost flight carrier is sweeping the nation. Swoop, a subsidiary of WestJet, officially launched service...

Comox Valley Airport receives funding from province

COMOX, B.C. – The Comox Valley's regional airport has received a funding boost from the provincial government towards two...

Suspicious package shuts down Comox Valley Airport

COMOX, B.C- All operations at the Comox Valley Airport have been halted this morning. According to Maxine Montgomery with the...

New Air Canada service announced between Comox and Calgary

COMOX, B.C.- Traveling to Calgary from Vancouver Island will be a lot easier, thanks to a new Air Canada...

Annual Art Exhibit Opens at Comox Valley Airport

It's a special day at the Comox Valley Airport. The works of 25 local artists have been revealed as part...

WestJet Announces Additional Service From YQQ to YVR

WestJet has announced additional daily service from the Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) to the Vancouver International Airport (YVR), starting...

Pacific Coastal flight hit by lightning

A plane headed to Vancouver was struck by lightning on Monday night. Shortly before 7:30 PM, Pacific Coastal Airlines...

Comox Valley Airport sets new traveller record

It was a record breaking month for the Comox Valley Airport. In August the airport saw 43,072 travellers. Its previous record...

Enhanced screening measures now in place at YQQ

Travelers will notice some enhanced screening measures now in place at the Comox Valley Airport. CEO Fred Bigelow says passengers...

Call for entries for 2017 art program at YQQ

Artists from across the Island and the Sunshine Coast can now submit their work for YQQ's 2017 Art and...

YQQ one of the busiest small airports in Canada

Comox Airport is one of the busiest small airports in the country. The latest numbers released from Stats Can show...
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