Aviation
Airport Facilities and Services
The Nanaimo Airport offers a broad range of airport facilities and services built around a 5000 foot runway and parallel taxiway system. Approach facilities include a Stand-Alone Global Positioning System (GPS), Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) and a Non-Directional Beacon (NDB), as well as a newly installed Omni Directional Approach Lighting (ODAL) system. Air traffic advisory and weather services are provided by the NAV Canada. Nanaimo flight services are available at the airport, for flight planning please call 1-866-992-7433 - available 24 hrs. The Nanaimo Airport currently operates flights daily.
Air Terminal Operations
The Nanaimo Air Terminal was completed in 1991 and serves as the primary air passenger facility for the greater Nanaimo area. The air terminal handles an average of 138,000 passengers annually and multiple courier companies to handle the cargo needs. Other air terminal amenities include a cafe, car and truck rentals, taxi, shuttle bus transportation and vehicle parking.
Commercial Operations
Commercial aviation services and facilities include scheduled flights and air cargo, charter flights and freight-courier services, aircraft refueling and maintenance, flight training and instruction, as well as aircraft parking and hangers. Groundside commercial operations include an on-airport golf course and clubhouse with taxiway access.