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Airport Information:

Location: 14/32 runway with dimensions 3000′ x 75′, surfaced with asphalt.
Airport Manager: Valerie Ferguson, contact at 604-613-6642 or ygb.airportmanager@qathet.ca.

Facilities and Camping:

Under-wing camping is welcome, and grass campsites are available.
Potable water is accessible.
Fire rings and picnic tables provided, but no shower facilities.
Small waiting room inside the terminal with shelter, public washroom, and potable water.
Onsite caretaker available for assistance.

Local Amenities:

Restaurants, bed & breakfasts, and a general store in Gillies Bay village.
Gillies Bay is a 20-minute bicycle ride, a five-minute drive, or a 50-minute walk from the airport.
Bikes, supplied by Island volunteers, are available to borrow by donation.

Fees:

Tie-downs: $5/day.

Additional Information:

An onsite caretaker lives adjacent to the terminal building.
Local hiking trails and beaches available for recreation.
None of the mentioned amenities have a specified fee, but visitors are encouraged to donate to support the maintenance of earth-friendly transportation.

Texada/Gillies Bay Airport

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