Media Releases

Operational Upgrades Scheduled for Prince George Airport

*Released by Northern Development Initiative Trust* Prince George, B.C. – The Prince George Airport will soon undertake renovations and operational upgrades valued at $683,886 to increase efficiencies and enable future...

Baggage Screening System Upgrades Taking Place at YXS

Prince George, BC— Starting Monday, January 30th passengers travelling in and out of the Prince George Airport (YXS) can expect to see some temporary changes as the Canadian Air Transport...

2016 Passenger Numbers Exceed Expectations

Prince George, BC – The Prince George Airport (YXS) had another successful year in terms of passenger numbers in 2016 with 462,007 people enplaning and deplaning. “Coming off of a...

Library and YXS Partner to Enhance Traveller Experience

*Released by the PG Public Library* Prince George, B.C. – The Prince George Airport Authority (PGAA) and the Prince George Public Library have partnered to enhance the experience of travellers...

Pacific Coastal Airlines Emergency Standby

Prince George, BC – At approximately 2:00 pm the Prince George Airport Authority was notified by Tower that a Pacific Coastal Airlines flight was having issues with their landing gear...

2016 Emergency Landing at YXS

Prince George – The Prince George Airport Authority was made aware of a WestJet Q400 aircraft having issues with the landing system at around 10:31 am this morning. WestJet Flight...

WestJet Increases Service to Vancouver

Prince George, BC – Starting September 19th, WestJet will be adding an additional flight between Prince George (YXS) and Vancouver (YVR) bringing the total to five flights Monday through Friday....

Operations Based Exercise at YXS

Prince George, BC – The Prince George Airport Authority (PGAA) will be conducting an Operations Based Exercise tomorrow, Thursday June 23rd at YXS titled “Operation Pressure Cooker.” All airports in...