🇨🇦 Chilliwack Airport

The Chilliwack Airport (IATA: YCW, ICAO: CYCW) is a public airport located in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada. It is not a private ranch airstrip or agricultural strip.

• Location: Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada, at coordinates 49°09′12″N 121°56′21″W. The address is 21 - 46244 Airport Road, Chilliwack BC, V2P 1A5.
• Runway Information: It features a single paved and lit asphalt runway, designated 07/25, which is 3,990 feet (1,219 meters) long, with a parallel taxiway.
• Known Uses: The airport serves as a hub for general aviation, including pilot training, recreational flights, and commercial operations. It hosts approximately 70% itinerant traffic, consisting of pilot training and recreational flights. It also supports various aviation-oriented businesses such as flight training schools (including Joinair Helicopters Inc.), charter companies, and maintenance services.
• Historical Significance: Established in 1942 during World War II, it initially served as a training base for the Royal Canadian Air Force before transitioning to a civilian role.
• Amenities: The airport has a 24-hour fueling station offering 100LL Avgas and Jet A fuel, and an Airport Coffee Shop known for its pies.
• Events: Each August, the airport hosts the Chilliwack Flight Fest, a free airshow.

*Sources researched: chilliwackairport.ca, chilliwack.com, en.wikipedia.org, universalweather.com, businessairnews.com*