West Coast Air
IATA 8O[1]	ICAO N/A	Callsign N/A
Founded
Hubs		Vancouver Harbour Aerodrome
Secondary hubs		Vancouver Int'l Aerodrome Victoria Inner Harbour Airport Nanaimo Harbour Aerodrome
Fleet size		20
Destinations		7
Headquarters		Vancouver, British Columbia
Key people		Rick Baxter
Website: www.westcoastair.com

West Coast Air is a scheduled and charter airline based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The airline specializes in running routes between Vancouver and Victoria, primarily with de Havilland Canada float planes. Along with Harbour Air, they operate the Vancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... IATA airline designators, sometimes called IATA reservation codes, are two-character codes assigned by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to the worlds airlines in accordance with the provisions of Resolution 762. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with ICAO airline code. ... Most airlines employ a distinctive and internationally recognised call sign that is normally spoken during airband radio transmissions as a prefix to the flight number. ... An airline hub is an airport that an airline uses as a transfer point to get passengers to their intended destination. ... Vancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome, (ICAO CYHC, IATA N/A), is located adjacent to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. ... An airline hub is an airport that an airline uses as a transfer point to get passengers to their intended destination. ... Vancouver International Water Aerodrome, (ICAO CAM9, IATA N/A), is located adjacent to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. ... Victoria Inner Harbour Airport or Victoria Harbour Water Aerodrome, (IATA: YWH, ICAO: CYWH), is located adjacent to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. ... Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome, (IATA: ZNA, TC LID: CAC8), is located adjacent to Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. ... Motto: By Sea, Land, and Air We Prosper Location of Vancouver within the Greater Vancouver Regional District in British Columbia, Canada Coordinates: , Country  Canada Province  British Columbia Region Lower Mainland Regional District Greater Vancouver Incorporated 1886 Government  - Mayor Sam Sullivan (NPA)  - City Council List of Councilors Suzanne Anton (NPA) Peter... Motto: Splendor Sine Occasu (Latin: Splendour without diminishment) Capital Victoria Largest city Vancouver Official languages English Government - Lieutenant-Governor Iona Campagnolo - Premier Gordon Campbell (BC Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 36 - Senate seats 6 Confederation July 20, 1871 (6th province) Area  Ranked 4th - Total 944,735 km... An Airbus A380 of Emirates Airline An airline provides air transport services for passengers or freight. ... Motto: By Sea, Land, and Air We Prosper Location of Vancouver within the Greater Vancouver Regional District in British Columbia, Canada Coordinates: , Country  Canada Province  British Columbia Region Lower Mainland Regional District Greater Vancouver Incorporated 1886 Government  - Mayor Sam Sullivan (NPA)  - City Council List of Councilors Suzanne Anton (NPA) Peter... Motto: Splendor Sine Occasu (Latin: Splendour without diminishment) Capital Victoria Largest city Vancouver Official languages English Government - Lieutenant-Governor Iona Campagnolo - Premier Gordon Campbell (BC Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 36 - Senate seats 6 Confederation July 20, 1871 (6th province) Area  Ranked 4th - Total 944,735 km... Location of Victoria within the Capital Regional District in British Columbia, Canada Country Canada Province British Columbia Regional District Capital Incorporated 1862[1] Government  - Mayor Alan Lowe (past mayors)  - Governing body Victoria City Council  - MP Denise Savoie  - MLAs Carole James, Rob Fleming Area [2]  - City 19. ... The de Havilland Canada company was an innovative aircraft manufacturer with facilities based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ... A DeHavilland Single Otter floatplane in Harbour Air livery. ... DeHavilland Single Otter in Harbour Air livery Harbour Air is an airline based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. ... Vancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome, (ICAO CYHC, IATA N/A), is located adjacent to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. ...

History

West Coast Air was originally the float plane division of Air BC. Rick Baxter, a commercial pilot, became a partner in 1998, and bought West Coast Air outright in 2004. Air BC was an airline based in British Columbia in Canada and now part of Air Canada Jazz. ...

In August 2006, West Coast Air acquired the assets of Pacific Wings Airlines, expanding its routes.

On April 20 2007, West Coast Air completed the purchase of Baxter Aviation, adding a further 9 de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver aircraft to its fleet, and increasing its number of employees to over 150. Baxter Aviation Ltd provides scheduled and chartered services throughout the Pacific Northwest in executive Beaver and Cessna float equipped aircraft // History Founded in 1985 by Tom and Linda Baxter, Baxter Air began with a single Cessna 185. ... The de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver is one of the most famous bush planes in the world. ...

August 30, 2007, West Coast Air is under controversy after the firing of a few long service pilots. Union has filed unfair labour practice complaints with the board as it is believed that these pilots were fired due to the fact there were trying to form a union.

Destinations

A West Coast Air De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter

Current destinations as of April 2007^[2]: Image File history File links West Coast Air De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter floatplane shortly after takeoff from Vancouver, B. C. Image taken June 13, 2005 by User:Leonard G. File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this... Image File history File links West Coast Air De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter floatplane shortly after takeoff from Vancouver, B. C. Image taken June 13, 2005 by User:Leonard G. File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this... The DHC-6 Twin Otter is a 20-passenger STOL feederliner and utility aircraft developed by de Havilland Canada. ...

• Vancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome (Vancouver)
  • Victoria
  • Nanaimo
• Vancouver International Water Aerodrome (Richmond)
  • Victoria
  • Nanaimo
  • Sechelt
• Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (Victoria)
  • Vancouver
  • Richmond
  • Whistler (June to Sept)
• Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome (Nanaimo)
  • Vancouver
  • Richmond
  • Sechelt
• Sechelt
  • Richmond
  • Nanaimo
  • Jervis Inlet (Earl's Cove, Chatterbox Falls)

In addition to scheduled flights, West Coast Air operates scenic flights, scheduled tours, and private charters. Small amounts of cargo may also be carried. Vancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome, (ICAO CYHC, IATA N/A), is located adjacent to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. ... Vancouver International Water Aerodrome, (ICAO CAM9, IATA N/A), is located adjacent to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. ... Victoria Inner Harbour Airport or Victoria Harbour Water Aerodrome, (IATA: YWH, ICAO: CYWH), is located adjacent to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. ... Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (IATA: YWS, ICAO: CAE5) is located adjacent to Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. ... Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome, (IATA: ZNA, TC LID: CAC8), is located adjacent to Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. ... The District of Sechelt is centrally located on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. ... Jervis Inlet is one of the principal inlets of the British Columbia Coast. ...

Fleet

A West Coast Air float plane landing on Vancouver's waterfront

As of April 25th 2007, the West Coast Air fleet consisted of 20 aircraft: Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1500x864, 305 KB) This image was created by me, Flying Penguin of Pacific Spirit Photography (psp@smartt. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1500x864, 305 KB) This image was created by me, Flying Penguin of Pacific Spirit Photography (psp@smartt. ... Motto: By Sea, Land, and Air We Prosper Location of Vancouver within the Greater Vancouver Regional District in British Columbia, Canada Coordinates: , Country  Canada Province  British Columbia Region Lower Mainland Regional District Greater Vancouver Incorporated 1886 Government  - Mayor Sam Sullivan (NPA)  - City Council List of Councilors Suzanne Anton (NPA) Peter...

The DHC-6 Twin Otter is a 20-passenger STOL feederliner and utility aircraft developed by de Havilland Canada. ... The de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver is one of the most famous bush planes in the world. ... The Cessna 180 is a four- or six-seat, fixed conventional gear general aviation airplane which was produced between 1953 and 1981. ...

External links

• Official website

References

1. ^ Airline Codes
2. ^ Route Map
3. ^ Baxter Announcement

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