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  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Canada",
    "addressLocality": "Texada"
  },
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    "Charter services only"
  ],
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
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      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
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  "city": "Texada",
  "code": "YGB",
  "connection_tips": "Texada Gillies Bay Airport serves the remote island community of Texada Island, British Columbia, located approximately 20 kilometers offshore from Powell River. Pre-flight weather checks are essential as flights may be cancelled or delayed due to coastal fog, crosswinds exceeding aircraft limitations, or low ceiling conditions. Allow significant buffer time for weather-related delays as the island's exposed location makes it vulnerable to sudden weather changes. Ground handling services are available through specialized operators for corporate and private aircraft, but must be arranged prior to arrival. For connections, most flights operate as charter services linking to Vancouver International Airport or other mainland British Columbia airports.\n\nWeather conditions can change rapidly due to the coastal marine environment, particularly during winter months when Pacific storms bring strong winds, low visibility, and precipitation. Contact your charter operator well in advance to confirm flight status and discuss contingency plans. The resident caretaker maintains limited hours with reduced winter operations. The airport features a single gravel Runway 14/32 at 326 feet elevation, suitable for general aviation and charter aircraft. The remote island location means limited alternative transportation options if flights are cancelled, so consider overnight accommodations on Texada Island during uncertain weather periods.\n\nA small terminal building provides basic shelter with washroom facilities and a public telephone, but no food services or passenger amenities. This small civilian airfield operates with basic facilities and no scheduled commercial airline service. Winter months from December through March present the highest risk of weather disruptions. The airport lacks fuel services, restaurants, and ground transportation, so arrange these necessities in advance through your charter operator. The airport serves primarily as a lifeline service for island residents and businesses, with mining survey flights and emergency medical evacuations comprising much of the traffic.",
  "country": "Canada",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=CAD",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check latest schedules; services may be infrequent.",
    "Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.",
    "Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport.",
    "Download your airline's mobile app for updates at this airport."
  ],
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  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
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  "iataCode": "YGB",
  "icao": "CYGB",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 49.694341,
  "layover_planner_info": "Minimal amenities; short layovers recommended.",
  "longitude": -124.518099,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline or airport staff for rebooking assistance.",
  "name": "Texada Gillies Bay Airport",
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "YVR",
      "name": "Vancouver International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "XQU",
      "name": "Qualicum Beach Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "YCA",
      "name": "Courtenay Airpark"
    },
    {
      "code": "YPW",
      "name": "Powell River Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "YQQ",
      "name": "Comox Valley Airport / CFB Comox"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Texada Gillies Bay Airport operates from a small terminal building providing basic shelter and essential services for this remote island facility located on Texada Island, British Columbia, approximately 20 kilometers offshore from Powell River. Situated at 326 feet elevation and operated by the Regional District of Powell River, the terminal building offers fundamental amenities including washroom facilities and a public telephone to serve the island's aviation needs.\n\nThe terminal building reflects the airport's role as a lifeline service for island residents and businesses, accommodating charter operations, mining survey flights, and emergency medical evacuations. Basic passenger processing capabilities are maintained by a resident caretaker available at 604-223-4530, with the facility designed to handle general aviation and charter aircraft operations using the gravel Runway 14/32 configuration.\n\nOperational capabilities focus on accommodating corporate and private aircraft through specialized ground handling services that must be arranged prior to arrival. The terminal coordinates essential island connectivity despite challenging coastal weather conditions including frequent fog, crosswinds, and Pacific storm systems that can rapidly impact operations, requiring flexible scheduling and weather contingency planning.\n\nStrategic importance as an island aviation lifeline extends beyond passenger services to supporting mining industry operations, emergency medical response, and maintaining essential connectivity where alternative transportation options are extremely limited. The terminal building serves as the primary aviation gateway for Texada Island's residents and economic activities, operating without scheduled commercial airline service but providing critical infrastructure for charter operations linking this remote British Columbia island community to mainland destinations.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.worlddata.info/america/canada/airports.php"
}