
Regional airport · Comox, Canada
Comox
- Elevation
- 84 ft
- Coordinates
- 49°43′N 124°53′W
- Local time
- America/Vancouver
Photo: Bill Abbott · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
CYQQ runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Comox (CYQQ/YQQ) has 2 runways; the longest, 12/30, is 10,000 ft (3,048 m) of asphalt/concrete. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 8. Prior permission required (PPR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at CYQQ, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Vancouver
Country
Canada
CA
Municipality
Comox
Elevation
84 ft
Position
49.7108, -124.8870
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 8
Access
Prior permission required (PPR)
Runways · CYQQ
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 10,000 ft (3,048 m) | 200 ft | asphalt/concrete | Lighted |
| 18/36 | 5,000 ft (1,524 m) | 200 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at CYQQ.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Comox (CYQQ / YQQ) in Comox, Canada, through one 24/7 OCC desk. CYQQ is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at CYQQ
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Canada
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Canada. Applicable permit lead times for Canada are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Canada are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at CYQQ
Direct FBO and handler coordination at CYQQ covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at CYQQ
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at CYQQ is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to CYQQ
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for CYQQ: 49° 42′ 39″ N 124° 53′ 13″ W; elevation 84 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Comox
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Comox. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at CYQQ.
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Cargo Operations at CYQQ
Support for freighter operations into CYQQ covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where CYQQ sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- CYBLCampbell RiverCampbell River, Canada21 NM314°→
- CYCDNanaimo - Vancouver IslandNanaimo, Canada56 NM134°→
- CYVRVancouver InternationalVancouver, Canada73 NM114°→
- CZBBBoundary BayVancouver, Canada83 NM117°→
- CYYJVictoria InternationalVictoria, Canada86 NM138°→
- CYXXAbbotsford InternationalAbbotsford, Canada107 NM112°→
Operating into CYQQ?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Comox — one desk for the whole trip.