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Air passengers and cargo
fly to destinations throughout British Columbia, across Canada and around the
world on local, regional, national and international airlines. B.C.'s aviation system is supported by a network of 290 land-based
airports and aerodromes, heliports, and water aerodromes. Over 22 per cent of Canada's air
passengers fly in or out of British Columbia, helping to make Vancouver International Airport
Canada's second busiest
airport and a major West Coast gateway.
Transport Canada’s Pacific Region plays an extensive role in aviation safety and
security in British Columbia. The
department is responsible for the development and enforcement of aviation
regulations, such as the Aeronautics Act and the
Civil Aviation
Regulations. Our team of aviation inspectors regularly conduct inspections
and audits to ensure the aviation industry is complying with these regulations and standards.
The department also sets training and currency standards for licensed
aviation professionals in Canada, such as flight instructors,
pilots
and aircraft maintenance engineers.
Our civil aviation services (e.g., certifying and registering aircraft, training and
licensing of personnel, etc.) can be accessed through our Transport Canada
Centres (TCCs) throughout B.C., including Abbotsford,
Kelowna, Prince
George, Richmond, Vancouver, and Victoria.
Under the National Airports Policy, Transport Canada is
the landlord for three airports transferred to
locally-based airport authorities in B.C. ¾
Vancouver, Victoria and Kelowna Airports. For smaller regional airports who
qualify, Transport Canada administers the Airport Capital
Assistance Program for safety improvement projects. The
department operates Penticton Airport,
Port Hardy Airport, and Sandspit Airport.
For more information about Civil Aviation, please contact:
Office:
Civil Aviation
Transport Canada
1010 - 800 Burrard Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 2J8 |
Mailing Address:
Civil Aviation
Transport Canada
620 - 800 Burrard Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 2J8 |
Telephone Number: (604) 666-5851
Facsimile Number: (604) 666-1175 |
For more information about Airports, please contact:
Office:
Programs Branch
Transport Canada
600 - 800 Burrard Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 2J8 |
Mailing Address:
Programs Branch
Transport Canada
620 - 800 Burrard Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 2J8 |
Telephone Number: (604) 666-5416
Facsimile Number: (604) 666-2961 |
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