Nanaimo Airport
3350 Spitfire Road V0R 1H0 Cassidy, BC, Canada

Airplanes often cruise around 35,000 ft. It sounds high, but compared to the size of the Earth, it's not. If the Earth were the size of a typical desktop globe, a plane at that height would be cruising only 2.5 mm off the surface. #FunFact #Aviation

If you are travelling for essential purposes, we have touchless pay parking available at YCD using the HonkMobile app. Available for #Android and #IOS. For answers to all your parking queries, check out our website. http://ow.ly/uwhr50EwUrA #FlyYCD #Parking #Airport

Love where you live? Parksville Qualicum Beach shares these great hiking trails in the area so you can appreciate how lucky we are! http://ow.ly/cy8550EzKpR #StayLocal #ExploreBCLater #GetOutside

Our Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting (ARFF) team is always ready and prepared to deal with emergencies. We appreciate all their hard work to ensure the safety of our passengers.

Without the use of Google, can you guess how long our runway is?

Did you get a chance to see #Ladysmith's beautiful Christmas lights this season? We would love to see any photos that you took!

How much do you know about the community of #Lantzville? With deep history, great parks to visit and some amazing local businesses, it's a great area to #ExploreLocal. Read more about Lantzville here: http://ow.ly/k7rV50CNn0l

Get away from the rain and head into the mountains this winter. Mount Washington Alpine Resort has activities for the whole family. Learn more about their COVID measures, and how to plan your winter trip here: http://ow.ly/2ccd50CULzd

Welcome to 2021! If you're anything like us, you're excited for the new year, and a new start. Do you have any new years resolutions or goals for 2021? Thanks, @cjm.aviation for the great photo.... #YCD #NewYears #NewStart #NewYear

While we can't say we will miss 2020, it was a year that highlighted the heroes that are our front line workers. To all of the emergency responders, healthcare workers, grocery and food service workers, sanitation and janitorial employees and many more, we thank you for your service over this last year. We are looking forward to a better 2021, and when we can all be together again.

Are you missing flying out of #YCD? While we wait for travel to return to normal, you can see what is happening on our runway by taking a look at the webcam on our website: http://ow.ly/QXt950Cs2Tg

Happy national #EspressoDay! With the colder mornings, sometimes an extra pick me up is the best way to get started before heading to work, or an early morning flight from #YCD! What's your favorite local spot for coffee?

If you're an avid #hiker looking for an adventure this season, look no further than #StratchonaPark. Strathcona offers a range of different #winter hiking areas to explore for varying hiking levels, but all of them should be prepared for in advance. For locals, or for people flying into #YCD and looking to explore, take a look at this information guide from Destination Campbell River. #InternationalHikingDay http://ow.ly/2kF150BYJg8

Snuneymuxw First Nation artist and carver Joel Good carved these totems which were placed at #DepartureBay in 2016. The artwork faces the sea, to greet travelers who are arriving on the water. Read more here: http://ow.ly/17yg50C4UaF Photo by @therichardkelly on IG

There are some fantastic #NationalParks in BC and 2 of them are on #VancouverIsland, the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, and the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve. WestJet Magazine shares 7 Interesting Facts About Canada’s National Parks. http://ow.ly/1mJF50C27ox #ExploreBC #FlyYCD

Keep up to date with Air Canada's latest travel information. Find out what they are doing to keep you safe on your next flight. http://ow.ly/zzuW50BhkWa #FlyYCD #NanaimoAirport #AirCanada

Did you know that the community of #Saltair got its name from a contest held by the E&N railroad to name its new postal station? Read more about this Cowichan community here. http://ow.ly/8zP550C80KH

At the Nanaimo Airport - YCD, we are taking the health and safety of our passengers seriously. We have increased the cleaning and disinfecting of common touchpoints such as luggage carts, gate counters, and bathrooms. #FlyYCD Learn more about what we are doing here: http://ow.ly/ug0s50Ce9S6

Did you know that Nanaimo has year-round biking? Even if you can't be here to ride our trails right now, you can plan for your future bike trip. There are trails designed for beginners and experts alike: http://ow.ly/hKc250C245J. Thanks for the great photo @DaveSilverPhotography See what Nanaimo has to offer all levels of riders. ... https://youtu.be/U2lF9CO4K18 See more

Myth: #YCD is not equipped for snow removal. Busted: The Nanaimo Airport is fully equipped to keep our apron and runway clear of snow, water, ice, and anything else mother nature throws at us. We have snowplows, runway sweeping machines, and we can clear out parking lots and walkways to and from the Terminal. #FlyYCD #Weather #Snow #NanaimoAirport

To experience #VancouverIsland's history in a unique way, check out this website featuring a historical bus tour from 1966! Do you recognize any of the locations in these videos? #TourismNanaimo #NanaimoHistory http://ow.ly/zaWB50BC0FS

November is the perfect time for #StormWatching in #Tofino and #Ucluelet. If you've never been storm watching, or if you're looking for helpful tips to enhance your experience, check out this article from Tourism Tofino! http://ow.ly/15s850BWVDn Do you have any great photos of storms from Vancouver Island? #TourismVancouverIsland

If you’re flying to or within #Canada, you must have a non-medical mask or face covering that covers your mouth and nose during your travel through Canadian airports, and during your flight. Learn more: ow.ly/iEFv30r6en9 #BringItAndWearIt #COVID19 #YCD

Today was a big day for #BC in 1858, 162 years ago today! The official ceremony proclaiming the Crown Colony of British Columbia took place on November 19, 1858, at Fort Langley. Read more about this historical date here from Radio Canada International. #BCHistory http://ow.ly/G77d50C4TBv

We're well into the colder months, meaning ice and snow are on the way! Here at YCD, we prepare early for winter conditions to ensure that we maintain smooth operations. Our team is working hard to make your next flight from #YCD a safe and comfortable one.

There are multiple cargo flights in out of the Nanaimo Airport - YCD daily. For more information on cargo and couriers using #YCD check out our website. http://ow.ly/jpUs50By0tw #Cargo #Aviation #Airport

Today is #Drone Safety Awareness Day. To ensure everyone's safety, it's important to know the rules and regulations of flying drones as highlighted by Transport and Infrastructure in Canada. Check out http://ow.ly/H6k250Chygr to learn more. #flysafe #drones

Is it time for a little getaway? Tourism Kelowna has a variety of suggestions of great things to do in their beautiful city. #FlyYCD #ExploreBC #YLW http://ow.ly/Sagy50BxZ2G

There are many options for getting to the Nanaimo Airport - YCD. Transit, shuttles, taxis and rental cars are all available. Check out the list of options on our website. #Transportation #FlyYCD http://ow.ly/8Tgy50BWVf1

Whether it's big or small, acts of kindness can inspire big change. For #MakeADifferenceDay, what will you do to help make someone's day a little brighter? #MakeADifferenceDay #Inspire #BeKind #FlyYCD

Have you ever wondered how the basic controls work in an airplane? This great video explains it well. http://ow.ly/Jzz550BWV8Q #YCD #Aviation #AVGeek

We are working hard to keep all of our passengers safe. One of the measures we are taking is asking the public to wait outside of the terminal for their arriving guests. Read more about our COVID-19 action plan here: https://www.nanaimoairport.com/covid19/

What better time to get in touch with nature than now? BC Bird Trail has a great three-day itinerary to help bird enthusiasts see some of the many species native to #VancouverIsland. #BirdWatching #ExploreLocal #ExploreBC http://ow.ly/OiDp50BMEU7

Have you seen WestJet's information on the ways they are working to keep you safe while you travel? #FlyYCD #Safety http://ow.ly/7MD250BMiMX

Even though our scheduled flights have been reduced, #YCD is still a busy airport. A wide variety of private, charter and cargo flights fly in and out every day. For up to date pilot information, check out our website. http://ow.ly/l5R050BMEI0

Plan your vacation for this winter now. Kimberley Alpine Resort has lots to offer all levels of skiers, snowboarders and winter enthusiasts. Check out their plans to make your skiing vacation a safe one. #Cranbrook is the local airport and is only one quick connection from #YCD. #skiing #wintervacation http://ow.ly/tVXL50BxSN8