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[G-Man]

Though this puts them in a larger and much more competitive airport class. So don't expect them to be topping lists anymore.

[Victoria Watcher]

that farm run by the walker's with a park and ride still seems to be operating.

[Mike K.]

The first-ever two millionth passenger in a calendar year will be welcomed at YYJ today.

[Mike K.]

Meanwhile YVR welcome its 25 millionth passenger (for the calendar year) yesterday.

 

Per-capita Victoria should be in the three million passenger range.

 

Victoria Airport Authority Celebrates Reaching Two Millionth Passenger Milestone

 

December 19, 2018

 

Celebrations filled the air terminal building arrivals hall today as Victoria International Airport (YYJ) recognized reaching two million passengers in a single year.  This represents another record-setting year for passenger volumes at YYJ which has averaged a 5% growth year-to-date.

 

High Tea themed festivities were held in the arrivals rotunda for the public and invited guests included former board members and friends of YYJ.  A highlight of the day included celebrating the two millionth passenger who arrived on a Pacific Coastal flight from Kelowna. This lucky traveller was treated to a set of premium luggage, a stay at Victoria’s iconic Empress Hotel and a flight voucher for Pacific Coastal Airlines.

 

Managing accelerated growth has kept YYJ busy expanding terminal space and parking.  Some notable achievements for YYJ over the past few years include:

 

• —  The elimination of its long-term debt and strong financial results;
• the results of an economic impact study that showed the operations of Victoria International Airport generated 4,200 full-time equivalent jobs, $270 million in wages and $880 million in total economic output;
• investment of $189M into the airport since transferring to a local airport authority on April 1, 1997.
• Airport Council International Airport Service Quality results recognizing that Victoria International Airport  was twice name Best Regional Airport in North America and has been rated with the highest service quality scores of 15 participating Canadian airports; and a
• two-time recipient of BC Aviation Council Silver Wings Environmental Award for Reay Creek and TenTen Creek remediation projects. 

 

Currently underway is a $19.4 million terminal building expansion.  This 27-month project that began in January of 2018 is the largest singular capital investment to date and the third phase of a multi-phase terminal and apron expansion program which doubles the size of the lower passenger departure lounge.  This new area will see dedicated aircraft boarding gates, new walkways, new and expanded washrooms and additional food & beverage and retail amenities.

 

“Reaching this milestone three years ahead of our long term forecast has kept us busy bringing forward key infrastructure improvements.  Managing demand while keeping costs low for our air carriers and still providing a first-class airport for our region will always be our focus,” said Geoff Dickson, President and CEO.

 

“We appreciate the continued support and confidence from travellers and our community as we work to build an airport that is efficient, easy to use and friendly.  Today, I would also like to take the opportunity to recognize the exceptional team of airlines, service providers, volunteers and staff at YYJ who directly manage the passenger experience every day.”

[vortoozo]

 

Per-capita Victoria should be in the three million passenger range.

 

 

Per capita as compared to what? YVR? The big hub airport that plays a huge role in connecting passengers regionally, from Canada to west-coast US, and from Canada-US to Asia?

[Mike K.]

More-so compared to Saskatoon, Kelowna, Regina, Winnipeg, London, St. John's, Halifax and others.

 

If we were to compare ourselves per-capita with YVR we'd be at 4 to 4.5 million passengers.

[vortoozo]

Most of those airports aren't within a few hours of a major international airport. Our geography has a lot to do with that.

Plus, a lot of those are places that people really want to leave

[Bernard]

YYJ suffers from being near Vancouver and Seattle.   It also suffers from not being on the way to anywhere else.   Finally, the airport was put in a dumb location for the city.   It should have been built much closer to the centre.    All these factors do not work favour of the airport.   

 

Also, about 15% of the air passengers in Victoria go via the harbour and not YYJ

[Mike K.]

Most of those airports aren't within a few hours of a major international airport. Our geography has a lot to do with that.
Plus, a lot of those are places that people really want to leave

Right, but none of that changes the per-capita performance for cities our size. For a slew of reasons YYJ is punching well below its weight.

[Kilo95]

It would be interesting to know what % of people take the ferry over to the mainland and fly out of YVR rather than leave from YYJ.

[Victoria Watcher]

looks like yyc had an active fluter this afternoon.

 

https://www.cbc.ca/n...ooter-1.4954963

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 20 December 2018 - 03:56 PM.

[Mike K.]

It would be interesting to know what % of people take the ferry over to the mainland and fly out of YVR rather than leave from YYJ.

 

Based on our population about 500,000 trips and 1 million annual passengers (arrivals and departures are each counted separately).

[FogPub]

It would be interesting to know what % of people take the ferry over to the mainland and fly out of YVR rather than leave from YYJ.

Or the Clipper to Seattle, and fly out of SeaTac.

[sdwright.vic]

If you are that desperate to save money that you spend the time and discomfort to take the clipper to Seattle... 🤯

[LJ]

   Finally, the airport was put in a dumb location for the city.   It should have been built much closer to the centre.    All these factors do not work favour of the airport.   

 

 

The airport was situated where it is because of the amount of fog free days it encountered compared to the rest of the southern island. When it was a wartime training base there were very limited navigation aids, thus requiring that the field was visible.

[Mike K.]

It was also a flat area that didn’t require significant terraforming.

[sdwright.vic]

AND.... really?!? 30-45 minutes away is far away?

Try going to an airport in larger cities

[lanforod]

If you are that desperate to save money that you spend the time and discomfort to take the clipper to Seattle...

I've taken BCF and driven down, stayed at a hotel with parking to fly out of SEA. Saved over 1000...

[sdwright.vic]

BCF fine... but the Clipper is aweful

[RFS]

I went over to Abbotsford to use Flair this year because it was ridiculously cheap.  Like 20% of a normal comparable flight