The daily Castlegar–Vancouver service at the West Kootenay Regional Airport is operated by Jazz Aviation. Jazz flights are not part of Air Canada’s current labour disruption; however, travellers are encouraged to confirm their flight status before travelling. For the most up-to-date flight information, visit Air Canada Flight Status or contact your airline directly. Official media updates from Air Canada are available at aircanada.com/media.
The West Kootenay Regional Airport and Air Canada are letting travellers know that Air Canada’s flight disruption shuttle is available this winter. The shuttle may be offered when flights to or from Castlegar are cancelled due to weather, at Air Canada’s discretion and subject to operational conditions. Learn more about how the shuttle works by reading the FAQ.
The West Kootenay Regional Airport is pleased to offer daily flight service to and from Vancouver’s Domestic Terminal with Air Canada. To book a flight please visit aircanada.com.
The West Kootenay
Home to 100,000 residents, an outdoor rugged to urban cool mountain playground, and cultural flair that delivers on a definition of happiness. We call it the good life. With 12,500 annual aircraft movements and 74,000 annual passengers, the airport is a gateway to the world and an economic development generator. Whether it is an international sculpture walk, a City that has been a movie backdrop, or renown as one of the top mountain biking spots in Canada, all we can say to visitors is good luck getting the grin off your face.
Please visit our tourism partners for more information on what the region has to offer.
No Drone Zone
West Kootenay Regional Airport is a No Drone Zone. Please ensure all regulation are followed when operating a drone near a designated aerodrome.
Please reference Transport Canada Flying your drone safely and legally online document and NAV Canada Drone Flight planning website for more information.
Certified Aerodrome
West Kootenay Regional Airport is a certified aerodrome providing passenger screening services. If you are unsure what you can bring onto a plane through a carry-on, please visit What Can I Bring on the CATSA website to search individual items to determine if they are permitted or not.
