Qualicum Beach Airport

Qualicum Beach Airport (IATA: XQU, TC LID: CAT4) is located 1.8 nautical miles (3.3 km; 2.1 mi) south of Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, Canada.

Qualicum Beach Airport
IATA: XQU ICAO: none TC LID: CAT4
Summary
Airport type	Public
Operator	Town of Qualicum Beach
Location	Qualicum Beach, British Columbia
Time zone	PST (UTC−08:00)
• Summer (DST)	PDT (UTC−07:00)
Elevation AMSL	190 ft / 58 m
Coordinates	49°20′14″N 124°23′38″W
Website	Qualicum Beach Airport
Map
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Runways
Direction Length Surface ft m 11/29 3,564 1,086 Asphalt
Source: Canada Flight Supplement[1]

Tenants

The following are at the airport:

• Iskwew Air
• Qualicum Flight Centre
• Royal Canadian Air Cadets - 893 Squadron
• Sunwest Helicopters
• Qualicum Beach Aero Centre
• Ascent Helicopters
• ZFF Engines Limited
• Airspan Helicopters
• The Final Approach Restaurant
• Arrowsmith Search and Rescue

Airlines and destinations

Airlines	Destinations
Iskwew Air	Vancouver[2]

Accidents and Incidents

Cessna 172

On July 25, 2022, a Cessna 172 made an emergency landing just past the runway at the airport. The plane crashed into a ditch on a farmer's property. The pilot was said to be in serious condition, suffering injuries, but survived.^[3][4]

See also

• List of airports on Vancouver Island