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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Canada",
    "addressLocality": "Port Hardy"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Pacific Coastal Airlines"
  ],
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "25 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "55 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "55 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "70 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "85 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Port Hardy",
  "code": "YZT",
  "connection_tips": "Port Hardy Airport serves as northern Vancouver Island's primary aviation gateway, located 5. 2 nautical miles southeast of Port Hardy at Hardy Bay. Pacific Coastal Airlines provides the sole scheduled service with direct flights to Vancouver (YVR) - a 212-mile, 1 hour 10 minute journey operating roughly 62 monthly flights (14 weekly). All connections to domestic and international destinations route through Vancouver International Airport's South Terminal.\n\nThe airport operates as a Transport Canada facility with terminal hours 7 AM to 8 PM daily, while administration runs Monday-Friday 8 AM to 4 PM. Coastal weather patterns create significant operational challenges - fog patches regularly form overnight and dissipate in mornings, while winters bring persistent rain, drizzle, and overcast skies with temperatures ranging 36\u00b0F to 65\u00b0F. Pacific Coastal Airlines frequently experiences weather-related delays due to these coastal conditions. The airport is classified as an airport of entry with CBSA services for general aviation aircraft (15 passengers maximum).\n\nFor missed connections, coordinate with Pacific Coastal's counter during operating hours. Campbell River (YBL) serves as the nearest alternative airport. Weather delays are common during winter months - always build buffer time into travel plans and monitor conditions closely. Pacific Coastal also operates affiliated Wilderness Seaplanes services from Port Hardy for additional coastal destinations.",
  "country": "Canada",
  "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/ca.png",
  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=CAD",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Weather and fog can impact schedules; plan buffer time.",
    "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."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Port+Hardy+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=CAD",
  "iataCode": "YZT",
  "icao": "CYZT",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 50.681,
  "layover_planner_info": "Basic services; limited food options.",
  "longitude": -127.366,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 25,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 55,
  "mct_interline": 85,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 55,
  "mct_international_to_international": 70,
  "missed_connection_help": "Airline counter on site.",
  "name": "Port Hardy Airport",
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "YVR",
      "name": "Vancouver"
    },
    {
      "code": "YAL",
      "name": "Alert Bay Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "YBH",
      "name": "Bull Harbour Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "YMP",
      "name": "Port McNeill Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Port Hardy Airport's terminal serves the north end of Vancouver Island and is managed by Transport Canada. The terminal building is open daily from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm, providing a consistent window for passenger processing.\n\nA new air terminal building opened to the public in May 2022. The 15,000 sq ft facility includes departure and welcome areas, airline customer service and cargo handling space, passenger amenities, and airport administration offices, replacing the older terminal.\n\nAccessibility features include wheelchair service and a curbside drop-off/loading zone. Transport Canada lists an air terminal building, two paved runways, a NAV CANADA flight service station, and refueling services among the on-site facilities.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_Hardy_Airport"
}