Prince Rupert Airport

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Prince Rupert Airport is the only airport on Digby Iceland in the Canadian province of British Columbia. It is located 30 minutes from downtown Prince Rupert. Daily postal, freight and passenger flights are operated by Canada Jazz and Hawkair. Passenger flights are handled at a terminal with a check- in and a gate. The airport has no time restrictions and can be operated around the clock.

History of the airport

In the early sixties, the Canadian government has decided that Digby Iceland is a suitable location for an airport. Despite the high cost of the airport was completed in 1961.

Airstrip

Lighted asphalt runway without ILS.

  • Runway 13/31, length 6000 ft, width 200 ft, asphalt

At the airport

Civil airport, gas station with A-1 fuel, airport terminal. Flight clearances 2001: 4000, passenger numbers in 2001: 58500

Transport links

Organized by the City of Prince Rupert Airport there is a shuttle service that connects Downtown Prince Rupert with the airport. There is also a ferry service between the city and the island. For passengers, it is possible travel further by helicopter or seaplane.

External links and sources

  • Airport website
  • Airports of the World
  • History of Dodgecove
International Civil Aviation Organization airport code IATA-Code Fixed-base operator Digby Island Prince Rupert, British Columbia Nav Canada
211185
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