Duncan Airport (DUQ)

Duncan Airport (CAM3) serves the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, positioned at 300 feet elevation with a single asphalt runway 13/31 strategically located midway between Victoria and Nanaimo (45 minutes' drive from either city), providing essential general aviation access to this scenic region of Canada's Pacific Coast. Restricted to light aircraft operations, the airport offers an ideal training environment for novice pilots while serving the recreational and business aviation needs of Vancouver Island's forestry, tourism, and agricultural communities. The facility hosts flight training operations including Action Ultralights Unlimited (operating since 2000) and other aviation education providers, supporting pilot development in the comfortable atmosphere created by light aircraft restrictions and Vancouver Island's favorable flying conditions. The airport serves general aviation aircraft accessing the Cowichan Valley's outdoor recreation opportunities, forestry operations, agricultural activities, and scenic attractions throughout this picturesque region of British Columbia. Operational services include flight training, recreational aviation, agricultural aviation support, and business transportation for Vancouver Island's diverse economy, while providing convenient access to the region's renowned salmon fishing, hiking trails, wineries, and coastal recreation. The airport serves as an important aviation link for the Duncan area and broader Cowichan Valley, enabling efficient transportation to British Columbia's forestry operations, eco-tourism destinations, and the Pacific Northwest's spectacular natural attractions that draw visitors and residents to this exceptional corner of Canada's west coast.