Port Hardy Airport is located southeast of
Port Hardy, British Columbia,
Canada
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.
The airport is classified as an
airport of entry
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by
Nav Canada
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and is staffed by the
Canada Border Services Agency
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(CBSA). CBSA officers at this airport can handle
general aviation
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aircraft only, with no more than 15 passengers.
There are no Canada Border staff based at the Port Hardy Airport. A Canpass toll free number is available for CBSA service.
Airlines and destinations
History
In approximately 1942 the aerodrome was listed as RCAF Aerodrome - Port Hardy, British Columbia at with a variation of 26 degrees E and elevation of . The aerodrome is listed as "serviceable" with three runways as follows:
See also
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List of airports on Vancouver Island
References
External links
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Certified airports in British Columbia
Northern Vancouver Island
Regional District of Mount Waddington
Transport on Vancouver Island
Royal Canadian Air Force stations
Military airbases in British Columbia
Military history of British Columbia
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