Comox Valley International Airport / CFB Comox
Comox, Canada
Comox Valley International Airport / CFB Comox
Dual-use civil and military airport on Vancouver Island.
- ›CFB Comox is home to 19 Wing of the Royal Canadian Air Force, conducting maritime patrol and search-and-rescue missions.
- ›The airport is situated approximately 6 kilometres from the city of Courtenay.
- ›19 Wing Comox operates the CC-115 Buffalo and CC-130 Hercules aircraft for search-and-rescue operations.
- ›The Comox Air Force Museum is located on the base, preserving RCAF history.
- ›The airfield elevation is approximately 84 feet (26 metres) above sea level.
Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) serves the Comox Valley region on northern Vancouver Island, British Columbia, sharing its runways with Canadian Forces Base Comox, one of Canada's largest military air bases. The airport has served both civilian and military aviation for decades, acting as the primary commercial gateway for residents of Courtenay, Comox, and the surrounding communities. Its dual civilian-military character gives it a distinctive operational profile rarely seen at regional Canadian airports.
- Comox Valley Airport Terminal — A single compact terminal handling all commercial passenger flights with basic check-in, security screening, and a small departures lounge.
- Taxi services available from the terminal entrance
- Ride-hailing apps (limited availability in the region)
- Car rental desks inside the terminal (including Avis and National)
- Private shuttle services connecting to Courtenay and Campbell River
- Personal vehicle pickup from the short-stay and long-stay parking lots
- Best Western Plus The Westerly Hotel & Convention Centre
- Comox Valley Marriott (proposed/area)
- Holiday Inn Express Courtenay
- Travelodge by Wyndham Courtenay
- Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa
Inside the terminal, food and beverage options are limited to a small café-style outlet suitable for light snacks and coffee before departure. The nearby towns of Courtenay and Comox, roughly a 10-minute drive away, offer a much wider range of restaurants, pubs, and seafood eateries reflecting the Pacific Northwest coastal character. Travellers are advised to eat before arriving if they have specific dietary requirements.
- Arrive at least 90 minutes before departure as the terminal is small but security lines can build quickly during peak travel periods.
- Car rental is strongly recommended — public transit connections to the airport are very limited.
- The Comox Valley is a popular ski and outdoor recreation destination; book accommodation well in advance during winter and summer peaks.
- Military flight operations at CFB Comox can sometimes cause minor schedule adjustments — check your airline's app for real-time updates.
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