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Anahim Lake Airport

Anahim Lake, Canada

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Anahim Lake Airport

Anahim Lake, Canada

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CAJ4

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3635 ft

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Remote gateway serving British Columbia's Chilcotin wilderness.

Location

Anahim Lake, Canada

Anahim Lake Airport (IATA: YAA, ICAO: CAJ4) is a small regional airport serving the community of Anahim Lake in the Chilcotin region of British Columbia, Canada. It provides essential air access to this remote area, where road travel can be lengthy and challenging, particularly in winter months. The airport supports general aviation, charter flights, and scheduled regional services connecting Anahim Lake to larger centers such as Williams Lake and Vancouver. It plays a vital role in supporting the local economy, Indigenous communities, and resource industries in the surrounding area.

Terminals

The airport has a basic, small-scale terminal facility typical of remote community airports in northern British Columbia.

Getting to & from

Ground access to Anahim Lake is primarily by private vehicle via Highway 20, as no formal public transit service connects the airport to the community.

Airlines here

Scheduled and charter regional services have historically been operated by small carriers serving the Chilcotin region, including connections to Williams Lake and Vancouver.

Notable facts

›Located at an elevation of approximately 3,635 feet (1,108 metres) above sea level.
›Serves the remote Chilcotin Plateau region of British Columbia.
›The airport is critical for medical evacuations and emergency services in the area.
›Anahim Lake is situated along the 'Freedom Highway' (Highway 20), connecting the coast to the interior.
›The surrounding region is known for ranching, hunting, fishing, and wilderness tourism.

Wikipedia

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Gateway to British Columbia's remote Chilcotin wilderness and untamed landscapes

Anahim Lake Airport is a small regional airstrip serving the remote community of Anahim Lake in British Columbia's Chilcotin region. It functions as a vital lifeline for residents and visitors accessing an area with limited road connectivity, particularly during harsh winter months. The airport supports general aviation, charter flights, and occasional scheduled service connecting this isolated plateau community to the wider province.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A basic single-room facility handling arrivals and departures for general and charter aviation traffic.

Ground Transport

Private vehicle or personal pickup arrangements
Local taxi or on-call transport services
Rental vehicles through local outfitters or lodges

Nearby Hotels

Anahim Lake Lodge
Tweedsmuir Park Lodge
Local guest ranches and wilderness cabins

Dining

There are no dining facilities within the airport terminal itself. Anahim Lake village offers a small number of basic local eateries and a general store for supplies. Visitors staying at nearby lodges or guest ranches typically have meals provided as part of their accommodation package.

Traveller Tips

Confirm your flight and pickup arrangements in advance as services in this remote area are limited.
Carry cash as card payment infrastructure can be unreliable in Anahim Lake.
Pack for variable weather year-round; the Chilcotin plateau experiences cold temperatures even in summer.
Notify your accommodation of your arrival time as road distances from the airport can be significant.

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Airlines serving this airport

Pacific Coastal Airline

Routes

YAA → YVR8P · BE1

Aircraft operating here

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