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Connecting British Columbia's communities by air.
Founded
1987
Headquarters
Richmond, Canada
Pacific Coastal Airlines is a regional Canadian carrier based in Richmond, British Columbia. Founded in 1987, the airline provides scheduled passenger service to numerous communities across British Columbia, with a focus on routes that are underserved or inaccessible by other modes of transport.
The airline operates primarily from Vancouver International Airport's South Terminal, linking smaller coastal and interior communities to the province's main hub. Pacific Coastal also offers charter services and has historically played an important role in supporting resource industries, remote communities, and tourism in the region.
As a privately held regional carrier, Pacific Coastal Airlines has grown steadily over the decades while maintaining a strong focus on safety and community connectivity in one of Canada's most geographically challenging provinces.
Hubs & network
Pacific Coastal Airlines operates primarily from Vancouver International Airport's South Terminal (YVR) as its main hub.
Fleet
The airline operates a fleet consisting primarily of Saab 340 turboprops and Beechcraft 1900 aircraft suited for short-haul regional routes.
Notable facts
- ›Pacific Coastal Airlines serves numerous remote and coastal communities throughout British Columbia.
- ›The airline operates from Vancouver's South Terminal, which is dedicated to smaller regional and float plane operators.
- ›Pacific Coastal offers both scheduled passenger service and charter flights for various industries.
- ›The carrier has supported resource sectors such as forestry, mining, and fishing with air access to remote sites.
- ›Pacific Coastal Airlines is one of British Columbia's longest-serving independent regional carriers.
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