Port Alice/Jeune Landing Seaplane Base

Primarily economic reasons. The closure was a direct consequence of the indefinite shutdown of the Neucel Specialty Cellulose pulp mill in 2015. The mill was the economic heart of Port Alice, and its closure led to a mass exodus of residents and the collapse of the local economy. This eliminated the industrial and commercial demand for scheduled and charter air services, making an officially registered and maintained seaplane base financially unsustainable.

The physical site at the Jeune Landing coordinates is a boat launch and dock area on Neroutsos Inlet, which is still actively used for marine access. The water itself remains a viable, albeit unofficial, landing area for floatplanes. Private and charter aircraft continue to land on an on-demand basis to serve the remaining residents, property owners, and a small but growing tourism sector. However, it is no longer a registered aerodrome, meaning there are no dedicated facilities, published procedures, or official monitoring. All landings are at the pilot's own risk.

The seaplane base at Port Alice, encompassing the main town dock and the Jeune Landing area, was a critical transportation lifeline for this remote Northern Vancouver Island community. For decades, it provided the fastest and sometimes only reliable link to larger centers like Port Hardy, Campbell River, and Vancouver. Operations included:
- **Scheduled Passenger Service:** Airlines like Pacific Coastal Airlines historically provided regular flights for residents and workers.
- **Industrial Charters:** It was heavily used to transport personnel, parts, and executives for the pulp mill and forestry operations in the region.
- **Essential Services:** The base was vital for mail delivery, medical evacuations (medevac), and transporting supplies.
- **Tourism:** It served as an access point for fishing lodges, wilderness tours, and outdoor recreation in the surrounding inlets.
Typical aircraft operating from the base were iconic Canadian floatplanes such as the de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver, DHC-3 Otter, and various Cessna models (180, 185, 206).

There are currently no known official plans or prospects for reopening a registered seaplane base at Port Alice or Jeune Landing. The community is focused on transitioning its economy towards tourism. If a major tourist operation (such as a large resort or fishing lodge) were to be established, it might lead to a private operator re-establishing a more formal base of operations. However, a full, publicly registered aerodrome is highly unlikely in the foreseeable future due to the high costs of certification and maintenance relative to the low volume of potential traffic.