CYAZ, Tofino / Long Beach Airport
The Long Beach Airport (CYAZ), is situated 11 km south of Tofino and 30 km north of Ucluelet on the Pacific Rim Highway. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean, the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation the Pacific Rim National Park and the Long Beach Golf Course. Its civic address is 188 Airport Rd, Tofino, BC, or YAZ on Google Maps
Flight Services/Carriers
Harbour Air launches flights between Tofino and Vancouver through Long Beach Airport Harbour Air announced on October 27, 2025 its wheeled-flight schedule for winter. This announcement included news that it extended year-round service to Tofino through a combination of floatplanes and wheeled aircraft, and enhancing regional connectivity. The new wheeled flight schedule allows for flights between Vancouver International Airport’s South Terminal (YVR) and Tofino-Long Beach Airport (YAZ) during the winter months. In addition, it continues service between Vancouver and Victoria International Airport (YYJ).This expansion marks Harbour Air’s first wheeled aircraft service to Tofino and extends the airline’s reach across Vancouver Island beyond seasonal seaplane routes. The 19 passenger Twin Otter aircraft will operate the route delivering more convenient departure times for travellers, and improved weather resilience.
For full details go to: Harbour Air News Release
For more information on flights and the company, go to Harbour Air.
Scheduled flights are also available from Vancouver with Pacific Coastal Airlines.
For information about all flights, please call 1-800-663-2872.
Chartered flights to the area can be booked through Tofino Air, Atleo Air, or West Coast Wild Adventures.Working together - ACRD and Tla-o-qui-aht sign MOU
Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations and the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District entered into a Memorandum of Understanding between the two parties for the Long Beach Airport.
An act of true reconciliation, the Long Beach Airport ḥaḥuułi (ha-houlth-ee) MOU between the ACRD and Tla-o-qui-aht will support partnering efforts that will provide mutual benefits to both parties.
For more information, check out these resources:
Fuel
Fuel is available at the Long Beach Airport - sold by cardlock (provided by a third party). It is without the additive Prist. For issues or questions related to fuel, please call 250-266-1449.
- AVGas is $2.95 per litre
- Jet A is $2.06 per litre
The new Canada Flight Supplement is now available and Effective 0901Z 27 November 2025 to 0901Z 22 January 2026.
Please click HERE for the full Tofino 2025/26 CFS document.
Transportation to/from Airport
- BUDGET Rental Car operates out of the airport during the summer: 1-888-368-7368 or Port Alberni (winter months) 250-724-4511
- Tofino Taxi - 250-725-3333
- OTUS - info@otusrental.ca
- Ucluelet Taxi - 250-726-4415
- TikiCab Transportation Company - 250-266- 1521
- Pacific Rim Navigators – 250-725-8393
Vehicle Parking at the Airport
- $3 first two hours
- $3 per additional hour
- $15 per day
- Monthly rate of $160
Short-term rates
Long-term rates
The transactions are all conducted on the HONK app. or call 1-888-680-7275
Landing Fees
Domestic ($/1,000 kg)
- < 10,000 kg - $3.20
- 10,000 kg - 45,000 kg - $4.05
- > 45,000 kg - $5.08
Minimum $15 landing fee
Note: Privately registered aircraft 0-2,000 kg as per the ICAO Air Traffic design classification (GTOW) = No Landing Fees
Aircraft ParkingWhere to park Aircraft
Apron III (Primary Apron) - Park on the North (N) side of Apron III, East (E) of the terminal and maintenance buildings. One can park in front of the terminal building for pick up and drop offs only.
Apron I - Parking by the Golf Course/Restaurant (Restaurant open summer only) and campground.
Apron II - Overflow parking available.
Fees
Note: Aircraft parked for less than 6 hours = no charge. Aircraft parked in excess of 6 hours are charged as a day.
| Aircraft weight | Daily Fee | Monthly Fee | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 5,000kg | $7.50 | $60.00 | $480.00 |
| More than 5,000kg but not more than 10,000kg | $12.50 | $262.00 | N/A |
| More than 10,000kg | $24.00 | $500.00 | N/A |
Lease Inquiries
There are leasing opportunities for airside and non-airside development at the Long Beach Airport. Please read the FAQ for more information and email your preliminary application to airports@acrd.bc.ca to begin the process.
- FAQ Long Beach Airport Leases - Updated 2025
- Preliminary Lease Application Form
- Formal Lease Application Form
Visit the Bylaws Webpage to find all Airport bylaws including bylaws relating to fees.
For information on Long Beach Airport Water System connections and rates please visit the Long Beach Airport Water webpage.
Background
The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD) operates this facility which was built by the Department of National Defense during the Second World War to protect the west coast of Canada. Now it is utilized to access various points in the Pacific Northwest for tourism, private use, military / search and rescue operations, flight training, charter and commercial operations, as well as businesses use. The spectrum of possible uses is very broad as YAZ is able to accommodate aircraft of many sizes.
As it is a service of the ACRD, YAZ operations and maintenance are funded through taxation from the District's of Tofino and Ucluelet and the Long Beach Electoral Area C. Income is also generated through land leases and landing fees and further opportunities to generate revenue and improve services are being explored. The ACRD has also undertaken a land-use plan. Bylaw P1282 and Bylaw P1283. All three runways are approximately 1,500 metres long and 30 metres wide. Instrumental Flight Rules (IFR) approaches are available using GPS (Geographic Positioning System). CYAZ was certified for night operations by Transport Canada in January 2017. A LED, Medium Intensity Runway Lighting system has been installed on the following surfaces, primary runway 11-29, Taxiway H and Apron III. Aerodrome lighting can be activated with a Type K ARCAL system on 123.25 (MF) for a 15-minute duration. Four box Precision Approach Path Indicators (PAPI) units and Runway End Identifier Lights (REILS) are also located on runway 11 and 29 approaches. For more information, refer to the 2007 CYAZ Long Beach Airport Land-Use Plan.YAZ has approximately 20,000 passengers annually with 7564 aircraft movements recorded in 2017.
Report an Airport Related Hazard
If you have concerns or want to report a hazard, go to: Report an Airport Related Hazard