The City of Campbell River Airport (YBL) is excited to welcome a new carrier, WestJet, to Campbell River.
City and WestJet officials made the announcement that WestJet would be offering a 2026 seasonal schedule between Calgary and Campbell River during an event at the Campbell River Airport today, February 9, 2026.
The seasonal service will be offered between May and October 2026. The route will operate four days per week, except for June 22 to September 6, when it will operate daily.
- Flights will depart from Calgary at 11:15 a.m. MDT and arrive in Campbell River at 12:25 p.m. PDT.
- Flights will depart from Campbell River at 1 p.m. PDT and arrive in Calgary at 4 p.m. MDT.
The first flight will land in Campbell River at 12:25 p.m. local time on May 15.
Reserve your seat today! Flights are available to book now at westjet.com.
Owned and operated by the City of Campbell River, the Campbell River Airport is a regional gateway to northern Vancouver Island and the Discovery Islands. A designated port of entry, with a 6,500-foot runway, it accommodates a mix of commercial and private aircraft. Serving a regional population of 60,000, including Campbell River and communities in northern Vancouver Island, the airport offers daily direct flights to Vancouver and, as of May 2026, Calgary.
For more information about the Campbell River Airport, visit crairport.ca.
Quotations
“We’re thrilled to welcome WestJet to Campbell River to deliver a seasonal service from Calgary to Campbell River in 2026. This new route to a major travel hub is a significant milestone in growing the City of Campbell River Airport (YBL) and strengthening air service to and from Campbell River. It offers enhanced connectivity to other regions for residents, businesses and visitors, which also supports the community’s economy, growth and livability. Campbell River continues to grow as a destination, and transportation investments such as this open up exciting new travel options and show confidence in the community and the opportunities here.”
— Mayor Kermit Dahl
“The City of Campbell River Airport (YBL) has served Campbell River and the surrounding region for more than 60 years. This seasonal service from WestJet delivers new, local options for leisure travellers, resource-sector workers and other business travellers on their way to destinations across North America and beyond. We also know that this area is highly attractive to both domestic and international visitors, and we’re pleased to offer more options to bring them directly to Campbell River and North Island. Wherever your trip's taking you, thanks for making the Campbell River Airport part of the journey.”
— Airport Manager Dennis Brodie
“This announcement is more than just a route expansion; it is about building bridges, creating opportunities and delivering on our promise of connecting Canadians to where they want to go. Campbell River’s unparalleled wildlife, geography and culture make this a world-class destination, which is now unlocked as a single-stop destination from more than 100 destinations served by our global hub in Calgary. We can’t wait for the rest of the world to experience the beauty and wonder of the region.”
— Chris White-DeVries, WestJet Senior Manager, Airport Affairs & Hub Strategy
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Contact: Rose Klukas, Director of Economic Development and Indigenous Relations, City of Campbell River | 250-286-5738 | Rose.Klukas@campbellriver.ca
Julia Kaiser, Advisor, Media Relations, WestJet | 403-807-0016 | Julia.Kaiser@westjet.com