Dog Creek Airport

The closure was due to private economic reasons. As a private airstrip, its operation was dependent on the owner of the land, likely the Dog Creek Ranch. The most common reasons for the closure of such private strips include the high cost of maintenance and liability insurance, a change in property ownership, or the owner no longer operating aircraft. There is no evidence to suggest it was closed due to a specific accident, environmental concern, or military conversion.

The physical runway remains clearly visible in satellite imagery, situated on a flat plateau overlooking the Fraser River. However, it is no longer maintained for aviation. The dirt/gravel surface is unkempt, with some vegetation growth, and lacks any aviation markings. The site is part of a private ranch and the former runway is now effectively an abandoned piece of land, possibly used as a farm track or for cattle grazing. It is considered permanently closed and unsafe for landing.

Dog Creek Airport was a private, unpaved airstrip that served the historic and remote ranching community of Dog Creek, located in the Cariboo region of British Columbia. Its primary function was to support general aviation operations for the local ranches. In an area with rugged terrain, the airstrip provided a vital link for transporting personnel, light cargo, and essential supplies. It would have been used by bush planes and other small aircraft capable of operating from a short, unimproved runway, significantly reducing travel time to larger centers like Williams Lake. It played a role in connecting this isolated community for business, personal travel, and potentially for emergency services like medical evacuations or supporting wildfire suppression efforts.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening Dog Creek Airport. Any initiative to reopen would have to come from the private landowner and would require significant investment to bring the runway back to a safe, usable standard, as well as addressing modern liability and registration requirements. Given the lack of public or commercial demand and the availability of other airports in the wider region (e.g., Williams Lake Airport - CYWL), its reactivation is highly unlikely.