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 Currently, the federal government owns, operates,
or subsidizes 71 airports in Canada, 26 of which handle 94% of all passenger and cargo
traffic. These 26 major airports are known as the National Airports System (NAS). The 26
NAS airports will be leased to Canadian airport authorities, who will be responsible for
financial and operational management while remaining subject to federal regulations.
Vancouver International Airport, Victoria International Airport, Kelowna Airport, and
Prince George Airport are all part of the Pacific Region NAS network.
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Frequenly Asked Questions on National Airports System
What is the National Airports System (NAS)?
The NAS is comprised of a core network of 26 airports that currently handles 94 percent of
all scheduled passenger and cargo traffic in Canada, and are the points of origin and
destination for almost all inter-provincial and international air service in Canada. NAS
airports include those in the national, provincial and territorial capitals, as well as
airports that handle at least 200,000 passengers each year. These airports link the
country coast to coast, as well as internationally.
Which airports are included in the NAS?
An airport operator can apply to become included in the NAS if the airport operator can
demonstrate that the airport can be self-sufficient and has served inter-provincial or
international flights for at least the three previous years and carry over 200,000
passengers, and is prepared to forgo access to the Airports Capital Assistance Program.
In British Columbia, which airports are included in the NAS?
- Kelowna
- Prince George
- Vancouver
- Victoria
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