Like any not-for-profit society, the Nanaimo Airport Commission (NAC) is governed by a Board of Directors who are responsible to its corporate mandate, overall function of the Airport, and the strategic direction for airport developments.  The NAC is comprised of up to nine Directors.  Of the nine directors, four are selected by the Commission to [...]

Things are changing at the Nanaimo Airport.  First there was the announcement that WestJet Encore will begin non-stop service from Nanaimo to Calgary on June 24.  “This new carrier and service is key to Nanaimo Airport’s continued growth to ensure safe, reliable transportation for Central Vancouver Island residents,” shares Mike Hooper, President and CEO of [...]

Nanaimo Airport staff is just like everyone else when it comes to booking travel – looking for the best option to maximize their budgets. Our Marketing Manager, Sandra Petryk, has just booked a trip and shares her story. “We’re heading down south to golf for a couple of weeks and plan to fly in and [...]

Even with the best laid plans and equipment,  Mother Nature sometimes has ideas of her own.  The wide scale fog bank that has been gripping the lower mainland for weeks is a perfect example. In the early days before the Instrument  Landing System (ILS) fog had the upper hand at the Nanaimo Airport in the [...]

Like any corporation who is socially responsible, the Nanaimo Airport Commission (NAC) understands we have an important role to play in our communities. In the last year alone, the Nanaimo Airport Commission has made many contributions to community campaigns and organizations.  Everything from sponsoring two bursaries for area high school students, to helping VIU bring [...]

With all the changes at the Nanaimo Airport over the past few years, we know many area residents can relate to this Michel Legrand quote, “The more I live, the more I learn. The more I learn, the more I realize, the less I know.”  “Even with all the efforts we have put into getting [...]

1. Since the installation of the Instrument Landing System, Nanaimo Airport’s weather reliability is now at: d. Over 99% That’s right, with the enhancements, Nanaimo Airport is as reliable as any other regional airport. So no more need to worry about the weather. 2. When traveling from Nanaimo Airport you can reach which destinations: c. [...]

Are you planning a getaway to the sun this winter?  Winter getaways to Mexico, Caribbean and Hawaii are very popular with Central Island Residents.  Did you know you can take those same great vacations right from the Nanaimo Airport?  No, we are not announcing direct charter flights to sun destination – but we have the [...]

What does it take for an airline to start up a newservice in the community? Airports across the country spend considerable time and resources each year in their pursuit of carriers.  Nanaimo Airport is no different.  YCD has been working to attract or expand services with major carriers such as Air Canada and WestJet for [...]