BC Wildfire Services (Tanker Base)
Aircraft Onsite:
Q 400 Tankers: 3
Turbo Commander: 1
2026 Wildfire Season active
Chemical Inventory
Executive Aviation:
Glycol Type XL54: 4,474 L
Glycol Type EG106: 1,744 L

Transport Canada:
Potassium Acetate: 15,749 L
Urea: 7,500 kg
Executive Flight Centre
Jet A1: 72, 727 L
Av Gas: 5, 505 L
Fuel
Clear Diesel: 3,261 L
Gasoline: 2,237 L
A: Short Term Parking: 94% (136/144)
B: Short Term Overflow: 20% (6/30)
C: Long Term and Oversize: 6% (2/36)
D: Long Term: 90% (45/50)

Airport Information

  • Updated 5 days ago SECURITY - Information
    Police and Peace Officers' National Memorial Day

    As per the Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 11), flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments across the country, including the Peace Tower in Ottawa, will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on September 27, 2026, to recognize Police and Peace Officers' National Memorial Day.

    National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

    As per the Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 11), flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments across the country, including the Peace Tower in Ottawa, will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on September 30, 2026, to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. [LD]
  • Updated 17 days ago CAFETERIA - In Service
    **New Tenant**

    Runway Smart Market

    Sandwich, Snacks and Drink Vending Machines

    Hours of Operation To Be Announced [LD]
  • Updated 27 days ago PROJECTS - Information
    Fire Pump Diesel Engine Replacement: Tender Awarded - Planning in progress
    Approach Lighting Replacement Project - Tender Awarded - Planning in progress [LD]
  • Updated June 22 EMERGENCY RESPONSE EQUIPMENT - Information
    Fire Pump Controller in Auto Operation but has battery charger failure. Maintenance is monitoring the batteries to ensure they are sufficiently charged. [LD]
  • Updated April 28 ATB - In Service
    **Hours of Operations **

    Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
    04:00 - 23:00

    Tuesday and Saturday
    04:30 - 19:00 [LD]
  • Updated March 23 WINTER OPERATIONS - In Service
    Winter Operations have ceased for the 25/26 Season. [LD]
  • Updated Feb 19, 2025 RWY 16 - Information
    West REIL out of service [LD]
  • Updated Dec 10, 2024 GRASS TIE-DOWN - In Service
    No Infrastructure in place. Aircraft parking here must provide their own anchors for tie down. [LD]
  • Updated Sep 13, 2024 APRON PARKING - In Service
    See upcoming PPR's [LD]
  • Updated Aug 28, 2024 SECURITY SCREENING - In Service
    Security Screening Opens 90 minute prior to Aircraft Departure [LD]

TRACR

2026-Sep-15 13:29 (Local Time)
2026-Sep-15 20:29 (Zulu Time)

Operator: Lance Duncan
16-34: Reported Width 148 ft (Full)
Section A: Contaminants: 80% WET, RWYCC 5
Section B: Contaminants: 80% WET, RWYCC 5
Section C: Contaminants: 80% WET, RWYCC 5
ALPHA: Contaminants: WET
BRAVO: Contaminants: WET
CHARLIE: Contaminants: WET
DELTA: Contaminants: WET
APRON: Contaminants: WET

Weather

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Flight Schedule

Arrivals
Tuesday
8P1301 Vancouver 10:03 On Time
WS3395 Calgary 10:35 On Time
8P1305 Vancouver 13:13 On Time
Wednesday
8P1301 Vancouver 10:03 On Time
WS3395 Calgary 10:35 On Time
8P1305 Vancouver 13:13 On Time
Departures
Tuesday
WS3394 Calgary 06:15 On Time
8P1302 Vancouver 10:30 On Time
WS3398 Calgary 11:10 On Time
8P1306 Vancouver 13:40 On Time
Wednesday
8P1302 Vancouver 10:30 On Time
WS3398 Calgary 11:10 On Time

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Airport Personnel – Sep 21, 2026

Airport Operations and Maintenance:
    Early: Rich
    Late: Lance, Arnold, Craig
    Standby: Lance

Airport Manager on Duty: Simon - Remote

Security Officer on Duty:
    AM: Barry W
    PM: Len W
    Evening: Lynn S

PPR Upcoming

ID Arrival Departure Aircraft Location
2026-0210 Sep 23 16:00 Sep 24 18:00 CC-295 Kingfisher (2955XX) Air Forces North Apron Parking
2026-0196 Sep 23 16:22 Sep 23 17:01 c500 (C-GPLN) MOTION AIR North Apron Parking
2026-0208 Sep 23 16:33 Sep 23 17:01 C500 (C-GPLN) MOTION AIR North Apron Parking
2026-0198 Sep 24 17:02 Sep 24 17:41 C550 Bravo (C-GALN) MOTION AIR North Apron Parking
2026-0213 Sep 25 09:00 Sep 25 10:00 PC12 (CFMHJ) Mark Anthony Group Inc

NOTAMS

  • I5338/26: MOBILE CRANE WITHIN 40FT RADIUS CENTRED ON 492737N 1193619W APRX   1840FT BEYOND DTHR 34 AND 690FT WEST RCL. 52FT AGL 1175FT AMSL.   LGTD, NOT PAINTED.
  • R0843/26: OBST LGT U/S TOWER 493144N 1193829W (APRX 4.3NM NW AD) 100FT AGL,   3440FT AMSL.
  • L4135/26: PENTICTON GND ADV FREQ 121.9MHZ U/S. USE 118.5MHZ FOR AD ADVISORY   SVC
  • I3960/26: ONE SEQUENCE FLASHING LGT WEST SIDE THR 16 U/S