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    "addressCountry": "Canada",
    "addressLocality": "Sechelt"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
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  "code": "YHS",
  "connection_tips": "Sechelt-Gibsons Airport serves the Sunshine Coast region of British Columbia, providing aviation services to this scenic coastal area accessible only by ferry or air from Vancouver. Travelers should confirm weather conditions and flight availability in advance, particularly during winter months when coastal storms can disrupt operations. The airport plays an important role in supporting the local tourism industry, providing access to outdoor recreation activities including hiking, boating, and scenic flights over the coastal mountains. Flight connections typically involve charter services or private aircraft traveling to Vancouver International Airport, Boundary Bay Airport, or other regional facilities in the Lower Mainland.\n\nWeather conditions along the Sunshine Coast can change rapidly due to coastal influences, mountain terrain, and Pacific weather systems, requiring pilots and passengers to remain flexible with travel plans. Located on the Sechelt Peninsula, the airport operates in a maritime climate with frequent fog, rain, and variable weather conditions that can impact flight operations, particularly during fall and winter months. The airport's proximity to popular recreational areas makes it valuable for accessing this beautiful coastal region of British Columbia. Emergency medical evacuation services are crucial given the geographic isolation of the Sunshine Coast communities.\n\nGround transportation includes rental cars, taxis, and connections to BC Ferries services for travel to Vancouver and other coastal destinations. The airport features basic facilities including fuel services, aircraft maintenance capabilities, and a terminal building with limited amenities. The facility primarily serves general aviation, flight training, charter services, and emergency medical operations, with limited scheduled passenger service.",
  "country": "Canada",
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  "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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  "iataCode": "YHS",
  "icao": "CYHS",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 49.460601806599996,
  "layover_planner_info": "Minimal amenities; short layovers recommended.",
  "longitude": -123.71900177,
  "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": "Sechelt-Gibsons Airport",
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "YVR",
      "name": "Vancouver International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "YSE",
      "name": "Squamish Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Sechelt-Gibsons Airport operates with basic terminal facilities designed to serve the general aviation and charter flight needs of British Columbia's scenic Sunshine Coast region. The modest terminal building provides essential passenger processing, weather protection, and operational support appropriate for this small regional facility serving coastal communities accessible primarily by ferry or air.\n\nManaged by the District of Sechelt with airport operations overseen by Airport Manager Greg Caple, the facility serves charter operations, flight training, recreational flying, and essential medical evacuation services. The terminal accommodates the unique transportation needs of the Sunshine Coast, where geographic isolation necessitates reliable aviation connectivity to Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.\n\nPositioned at 4480 Hilltop Road with its single runway 12/30, the airport operates in a maritime climate where coastal weather patterns significantly influence flight operations. The facility provides aircraft services, fuel, and basic passenger amenities while supporting tourism access to this popular recreational region known for outdoor activities and scenic coastal mountain terrain.\n\nStrategically located between Vancouver and the interior mountain regions, the airport serves as an alternative transportation link when BC Ferries services are disrupted or when rapid transportation is essential for medical emergencies. The terminal facilities support both commercial charter operations and private aircraft serving the growing tourism industry that brings visitors to experience the natural beauty of the Sunshine Coast's forests, coastline, and nearby recreational areas including marine parks and hiking trails.",
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