Dawson Creek Airport

Dawson Creek Airport

Dawson Creek Airport

DAWSON CREEK WEATHER
Taking you Places
Why Choose to Fly YDQ?

Only minutes away from downtown, our modern airport connects Dawson Creek to the rest of the world. Whether you want to fly overseas, cross-country, or just need to conduct business in and out of the Lower Mainland, schedule flights via WestJet. WestJet provides regular scheduled service from Dawson Creek to Calgary on WestJet Link. There are NO airport improvement fees and NO parking fees to worry about.

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For those arriving in their own aircraft, Dawson Creek Airport charges no General Aviation fees, and offers an on site weather station, flight planning, and inexpensive fuel. Washroom and Shower facilities are available.

FREE LONG TERM PARKING

NO AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT FEES

DIRECT FLIGHTS TO CALGARY

USER FRIENDLY FEE STRUCTURE

Where we are
Locations and Directions

Competitive Advantage
Some of our Perks

FREE LONG TERM PARKING

Parking is on us at the Dawson Creek Airport, we don’t charge our passengers to park at the airport. Why? We want to make flying out of Dawson Creek affordable and seamless for all locals. Our secured parking lot is monitored by CCTV cameras 24/7. This way you can ensure your car is safe while you leave town!

DIRECT FLIGHTS TO CALGARY

Right now, you can connect with short layovers to almost anywhere in BC and Alberta.  Connect seamlessly and effortlessly to destinations nationally and internationally with direct flights from Dawson Creek to Calgary. Book now or explore flight options with WestJet.

DON’S DINER IS IN THE HOUSE

Don’s Diner is inside the airport. This restaurant is a local favorite and a must-have when visiting the Peace Region.  Don’s Diner will be the perfect stop for food and drinks before you fly. Check out the aircraft from the front row seats while you dine!

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Our Amenities

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About YDQ

What sets Dawson Creek Airport apart from the rest
Our Strategy
The Roadmap

They say that you can’t know where you’re going, if you don’t know
where you have been. This is our History.

1939

First Runway is Licensed
In early 1939 Dawson Creek’s licensed airstrip was located in town at the present location of the Northern Lights College.

1942

Runway used as Emergency Landing Strip for US Army
It was used as an emergency landing strip during the establishment of the Northwest Staging Route and 1942 construction of the Alaska Highway by the American Army.

1958

Original Runway Closed and moved to Current Site.
The importance of Dawson Creek as an oil supply and service centre during the late 1950’s and early 1960’s caused municipal authorities to express concern that no regular air service was available to the city. On June 14th, 1958 the airport in town was closed and the existing site opened (approximately 7 kilometers east of City Centre).

1960

Dawson Creek Regional Airport begins regular scheduled flights
The City of Dawson Creek has operated the municipal airport under a head lease arrangement since the early 1960’s.

1964

5000 foot Float Plane base is opened
A 5,000 foot (1,524 meter) Float Plane Base, which was licensed in 1964, runs parallel to the existing runway. Mayor “Bob” Trail was the initiator of this facility.

1966

Runway is Paved
In 1966 the main runway at the Dawson Creek Airport was paved, allowing the airport to accommodate small jets and large turbo-prop aircraft.

1970

New Terminal Opened