fleet size on the register: 16 tracked aircraft, larger than 95% of 1641 US operators on the register.
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charter classes flown: Heavy Jet.
Overview.
Pacific Coastal Airlines Limited is a private jet charter operator based in Richmond, Canada. The Bravo register tracks 16 aircraft in Pacific Coastal Airlines Limited's network, from public registry and flight data. Pacific Coastal Airlines Limited operates under its national civil aviation authority's commercial certificate and carries direct operational control of every flight.
In their words
Pacific Coastal Airlines is a privately owned British Columbia-based regional airline operating from Vancouver International Airport’s South Terminal (YVR) that currently flies to 18 airports in British Columbia. We are the sixth-largest airline operating at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) based on total outbound seats, and the third-largest based on take-offs and landings. Connecting to additional destinations along the south coast of British Columbia through its affiliate airline Wilderness Seaplanes, located in Port Hardy on northern Vancouver Island.
Pacific Coastal Airlines is proud to operate flights on behalf of WestJet through a Capacity Purchase Agreement (CPA). WestJet Link was created to connect smaller cities in British Columbia and Alberta with WestJet’s domestic hub at the Calgary International Airport (YYC) with non-stop service to Cranbrook (YXC), Dawson Creek (YDQ), Lethbridge (YQL), Lloydminster (YLL), and Medicine Hat (YXH). WestJet Link also serves Vancouver International Airport (YVR) with non-stop service to Cranbrook (YXC), Comox (YQQ), and Nanaimo (YCD).
We honor our motto of People Friendly, People First. An equal opportunity employer, we encourage a positive, caring workplace and put a high value on collaboration, accountability, and loyalty. We are very proud to give back and to support the communities that we serve.
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Pacific Coastal Airlines Limited operates under its national civil aviation authority's commercial certificate and carries direct operational control of every flight.
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Exceptional flight!
June 10, 2026, Flight 8P1532, Kelowna to Victoria, 9:35 am
Kudos to the upbeat, excellent, and efficient operation of this flight!
All staff were accommodating, helpful, and positive!
However, "Pilot Wayne", seemed to just enjoy the route - it was a beautiful afternoon:
so smooth, then dipping wings over the Straight of Georgia, and an effortless landing at YYJ. So enjoyable!
Then the return flight, June 12, 2026, Flight 8P1537, Victoria to Kelowna, 4:10 pm, was equally well surrounded by positive, helpful, and competent staff.
It was windy near the approach to Kelowna, but the pilot (Jack?), navigated the Saab expertly, and I was so at ease with the approach and landing.
To me, the smooth operation and competent staff of these flights has converted me to a loyal Pacific Coastal Airlines passenger for my regular visits to Vancouver and Vancouver Island to visit family.
Congratulations on the high quality of your airline business
GP
2.0
Gord Petroski · 5 months ago
Google
My flight this morning was cancelled due to airplane maintenance and despite having my email address and cell phone number there was absolutely no attempt to notify me in advance or send a new boarding pass for the later flight. Time for Pacific Coastal airlines to provide basic customer service with electronic notifications when flights are cancelled or changed!
HJ
5.0
Henly JL · 8 months ago
Google
Pacific Coastal staff and airline is incredible. The airline is well managed and the prioritization of customers through exceptionally friendly customer service and excellent communication re weather/ delays and updates provides a really positive experience - especially for those who are not as comfortable flying. Overall recommend.
JC
4.0
John Chu · 10 months ago
Google
A small casual little airline that serves in each market in Vancouver island.
MB
5.0
Mack Benz · 2 years ago
Google
Awesome dudes. Helpful. Knowledgeable. Easiest local air shipment I've ever sent, and I've sent my fair amount. Definitely worth checking out if you need to send any domestic/provincial coastal freight.
Aubrey and Justin were two welcoming and easy going guys. Grateful for a quick and painless experience, with good pricing for standby.
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