Squamish Airport, , is located 5.4 NM north of Squamish

Squamish, British Columbia

Squamish is a community and a district municipality in the Canadian province of British Columbia, located at the north end of Howe Sound on the Sea to Sky Highway...

, British Columbia

British Columbia

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, Canada

Canada

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Squamish Airport is a general aviation

General aviation

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 airport with a 2400 ft (732 m) runway located about 8 km (5 mi) from downtown Squamish. It is used for charter services, private aircraft, flying clubs, and other commercial activities. Given its close proximity to Greater Vancouver

Greater Vancouver

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, there is no regularly scheduled air service at the Squamish Airport. The airport was also used by the Canadian Forces as part of their preparation for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.