Victoria International Airport - Revision history

RynjilH at 23:15, 11 September 2019

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	==Regular Traffic==		==Regular Traffic==

	*'''Air Canada Rouge''': Toronto, Montreal - ('''Seasonal''') (A320/A321/A319)		*'''Air Canada Rouge''': Toronto, Montreal - '''Seasonal''' (A320/A321/A319)

	*'''Air Canada Express''': Vancouver (Q400, CRJ-900, Dash 8-300), Calgary (Q400), Edmonton (Q400)		*'''Air Canada Express''': Vancouver (Q400, CRJ-900, Dash 8-300), Calgary (Q400), Edmonton (Q400)

RynjilH at 23:14, 11 September 2019

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	[[image:PublicViewingAreaYYJAugust2018.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|right\|View of the apron from the public viewing area]]		[[image:PublicViewingAreaYYJAugust2018.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|right\|View of the apron from the public viewing area]]
	1. ~~Public~~ viewing area on the 3rd floor of the terminal. There are general views of gates 9, and surrounding apron (gates 6/7). Access is from a elevator behind the Tim Hortons. Glass fronted, facing North. A few seats. '''Note:''' If you're past security, you can get the same view as the public viewing area by going to the Gate 9/10 boarding area and using the window there.		1. The public viewing area on the 3rd floor of the terminal. There are general views of gates 9, and surrounding apron (gates 6/7). Access is from an elevator behind the Tim Hortons. Glass fronted, facing North. A few seats. '''Note:''' If you're past security, you can get the same view as the public viewing area by going to the Gate 9/10 boarding area and using the window there.

	2. External viewing "mound" to the left of the terminal. A small raised area overlooking the West ramp and taxiway. Tables and seats. Photography (50-100mm) possible over or through the fence. Note: As of Oct. 2007 the area has been reopened, but is not "officially" opened for spotting.		2. External viewing "mound" to the left of the terminal. A small raised area overlooking the West ramp and taxiway. Tables and seats. Photography (50-100mm) possible over or through the fence. Note: As of Oct. 2007 the area has been reopened, but is not "officially" opened for spotting.
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	[[image:AircraftAndHelicopterAtCYYJAugust2018.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|View of aircraft and helicopter from Hospital Hill]]		[[image:AircraftAndHelicopterAtCYYJAugust2018.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|View of aircraft and helicopter from Hospital Hill]]
	===Hospital Hill===		===Hospital Hill===
	A small hill north of the airport with views of runway 09/27. Great to get pictures of traffic landing on 09 or taking off on 27, has overlooking views of the airport. Follow Mills road along The Flight Path Trail, and park at the bottom of the hill by the Holy Trinity Church. At the top of the hill there is a "Lost Airmen of the Empire" memorial with benches and water. The fence gets in the way a little, but overall great photography.		A small hill north of the airport with views of runway 09/27. Great to get pictures of traffic landing on 09 or taking off on 27, has overlooking views of the airport. Follow Mills road along The Flight Path Trail, and park at the bottom of the hill by the Holy Trinity Church. At the top of the hill, there is a "Lost Airmen of the Empire" memorial with benches and water. The fence gets in the way a little, but overall great photography.

	===East Hangars===		===East Hangars===
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	===Tulista Park===		===Tulista Park===
	A park in Sidney near the ~~Anacordes~~ ferry, across the road from the Cedarwood Inn & Suites. No runways are viewable here, but traffic landing on 27 or taking off on 09 are viewable. You'll mostly get underside shots of the aircraft, but with decent positioning side shots are possible. Benches, bathrooms, and water.		A park in Sidney near the Anacortes ferry, across the road from the Cedarwood Inn & Suites. No runways are viewable here, but traffic landing on 27 or taking off on 09 are viewable. You'll mostly get underside shots of the aircraft, but with decent positioning side shots are possible. Benches, bathrooms, and water.

	===Pat Bay===		===Pat Bay===
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	===Air Force Parking Lot===		===Air Force Parking Lot===
	If the ~~Cyclone's~~ are active, you may be approached by a military guard. Depending on his mood you may be asked to leave.		If the Cyclones are active, you may be approached by a military guard. Depending on his mood you may be asked to leave.

	==Regular Traffic==		==Regular Traffic==

	*'''Air Canada Rouge''': Toronto, Montreal ('''Seasonal''' (A320/A321/A319)		*'''Air Canada Rouge''': Toronto, Montreal - ('''Seasonal''') (A320/A321/A319)

	*'''Air Canada Express''': Vancouver (Q400, CRJ-900, Dash 8-300), Calgary (Q400), Edmonton (Q400)		*'''Air Canada Express''': Vancouver (Q400, CRJ-900, Dash 8-300), Calgary (Q400), Edmonton (Q400)
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	All terminal facilities are open to non-passengers.		All terminal facilities are open to non-passengers.

	For foot/bike transportation, use the Flight Path Trail - it's a trail surrounding the airport, offering access to all of the spotting locations, including the passenger terminal. In front the short term parking area of the passenger terminal, there is a bike maintenance area with pumps, tools, and storage.		For foot/bike transportation, use the Flight Path Trail - it's a trail surrounding the airport, offering access to all of the spotting locations, including the passenger terminal. In front of the short term parking area of the passenger terminal, there is a bike maintenance area with pumps, tools, and storage.

	For bus transportation, there is routes 70/71/72 which stop at McTavish Exchange, where you can transfer to the 88 Airport, or 87 Airport/Dean Park.		For bus transportation, there are routes 70/71/72 which stop at McTavish Exchange, where you can transfer to the 88 Airport or 87 Airport/Dean Park.

RynjilH at 23:12, 11 September 2019

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	==Regular Traffic==		==Regular Traffic==

	*'''Air Canada Rouge''': Toronto, Montreal (A320/A321/A319)		*'''Air Canada Rouge''': Toronto, Montreal ('''Seasonal''' (A320/A321/A319)

	*'''Air Canada Express''': Vancouver (Q400, CRJ-900, Dash 8-300), Calgary (Q400), Edmonton (Q400)		*'''Air Canada Express''': Vancouver (Q400, CRJ-900, Dash 8-300), Calgary (Q400), Edmonton (Q400)
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	*'''Pacific Coastal Airlines''': Vancouver- South Terminal, Kelowna, Prince George (Saab 340, Beech 1900C/1900D)		*'''Pacific Coastal Airlines''': Vancouver- South Terminal, Kelowna, Prince George (Saab 340, Beech 1900C/1900D)

	*'''Delta Connection (Compass Airlines)''': Seattle (E-175)

	*'''WestJet''': Edmonton (B737-600/700/800), Calgary (B737-600/700/800), Toronto (B737-600/700/800)		*'''WestJet''': Edmonton (B737-600/700/800), Calgary (B737-600/700/800), Toronto (B737-600/700/800)
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	*'''WestJet Encore''': Calgary, Edmonton, Kelowna, Vancouver (Q400)		*'''WestJet Encore''': Calgary, Edmonton, Kelowna, Vancouver (Q400)

	*'''Sunwing Airlines''': Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan (Boeing 737-800~~/MAX~~)		*'''Sunwing Airlines''': '''Seasonal''' - Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan (Boeing 737-800)

	==Facilities and Transportation==		==Facilities and Transportation==

CoastalTransport at 17:19, 10 May 2019

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	A relatively quiet airport but with good facilities and opportunities for spotting/photography. Scheduled traffic is fairly limited, at least in terms of reach - Air Canada Express, WestJet/WestJet Encore, Horizon, Air Canada, Air North, Alaska~~, Flair~~, Delta, ~~United Express~~ and some local commuter carriers and charter airlines all visit, but mostly only domestic routes. Can be slow at times, but one of the best places to get close to Dash-8s, Canadair jets etc. as well as the larger 737s/A320s.		A relatively quiet airport but with good facilities and opportunities for spotting/photography. Scheduled traffic is fairly limited, at least in terms of reach - Air Canada Express, WestJet/WestJet Encore, Horizon, Air Canada, Air North, Alaska, Delta, and some local commuter carriers and charter airlines all visit, but mostly only domestic routes. Can be slow at times, but one of the best places to get close to Dash-8s, Canadair jets etc. as well as the larger 737s/A320s.

	==Official Spotting Locations==		==Official Spotting Locations==
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	===Air Force Parking Lot===		===Air Force Parking Lot===
	If the ~~Sea Kings~~ are active, you may be approached by a military guard. Depending on his mood you may be asked to leave.		If the Cyclone's are active, you may be approached by a military guard. Depending on his mood you may be asked to leave.

	==Regular Traffic==		==Regular Traffic==

	*'''Air Canada Rouge''': Toronto (~~B767 (Summer Only),~~ A321/A319)		*'''Air Canada Rouge''': Toronto, Montreal (A320/A321/A319)

	*'''Air Canada Express''': Vancouver (Q400, CRJ-~~705~~, Dash 8-300), Calgary (Q400)		*'''Air Canada Express''': Vancouver (Q400, CRJ-900, Dash 8-300), Calgary (Q400), Edmonton (Q400)

	*'''Air North''': Kelowna, Whitehorse		*'''Air North''': Kelowna, Whitehorse, Vancouver (737-400/737-500)

	*'''Alaska''': Seattle (Q400)		*'''Alaska''': Seattle (Q400)

	*'''Flair Airlines''': Edmonton (B737-400)

	*'''Orca Airways''': Vancouver (Navajo Chieftain), Abbotsford (Navajo Chieftain), Tofino (Navajo Chieftain, seasonal)		*'''Orca Airways''': Vancouver (Navajo Chieftain), Abbotsford (Navajo Chieftain), Tofino (Navajo Chieftain, seasonal)
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	*'''Pacific Coastal Airlines''': Vancouver- South Terminal, Kelowna, Prince George (Saab 340, Beech 1900C/1900D)		*'''Pacific Coastal Airlines''': Vancouver- South Terminal, Kelowna, Prince George (Saab 340, Beech 1900C/1900D)

	*'''United Express (SkyWest Airlines)''': San Fransisco (CRJ-200)		*'''Delta Connection (Compass Airlines)''': Seattle (E-175)

	*'''Delta Connection (~~SkyWest~~ Airlines)''': Seattle (E-175)

	*'''WestJet''': Edmonton (B737-600/700/800), Calgary (B737-600/700/800), Toronto (B737-700)		*'''WestJet''': Edmonton (B737-600/700/800), Calgary (B737-600/700/800), Toronto (B737-600/700/800)

	*'''WestJet Encore''': Calgary, Edmonton, Kelowna, Vancouver (Q400)		*'''WestJet Encore''': Calgary, Edmonton, Kelowna, Vancouver (Q400)

	*'''Sunwing Airlines ~~(Operated By VivaAerobus)~~''': Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta (~~A320~~)		*'''Sunwing Airlines''': Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan (Boeing 737-800/MAX)

	==Facilities and Transportation==		==Facilities and Transportation==
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	For foot/bike transportation, use the Flight Path Trail - it's a trail surrounding the airport, offering access to all of the spotting locations, including the passenger terminal. In front the short term parking area of the passenger terminal, there is a bike maintenance area with pumps, tools, and storage.		For foot/bike transportation, use the Flight Path Trail - it's a trail surrounding the airport, offering access to all of the spotting locations, including the passenger terminal. In front the short term parking area of the passenger terminal, there is a bike maintenance area with pumps, tools, and storage.

	For bus transportation, there is ~~a sporadic bus service (70B) from Victoria to the ferry dock~~ which ~~calls~~ at the ~~airport and is served by BC Transit routes 79 and 83~~.		For bus transportation, there is routes 70/71/72 which stop at McTavish Exchange, where you can transfer to the 88 Airport, or 87 Airport/Dean Park.

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 ===East Hangars===
 Two left turns out of the terminal onto Canora Rd. leads to the East hangars. The main road curves right leaving a small cul-de-sac. This overlooks the helicopter base, the FBO ramp and the threshold of 27. Good spotting and photography from here, but no facilities - the locals bring their cars.  A step ladder may help for photographers as the fence is quite high.
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 ===West Hangars===
 Turn right out of the terminal. The Forests base is located here and occasional air tankers are present in season. The Air Force has a hangar full of geriatric Sea Kings but it is firmly shut most of the time, in which case some taxiing shots of 09 traffic can be had from the parking lot.
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Johnnyw3: /* Terminal */ Past security note

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Terminal: Past security note

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	[[image:PublicViewingAreaYYJAugust2018.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|right\|View of the apron from the public viewing area]]		[[image:PublicViewingAreaYYJAugust2018.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|right\|View of the apron from the public viewing area]]
	1. Public viewing area on the 3rd floor of the terminal. There are general views of gates 9, and surrounding apron (gates 6/7). Access is from a elevator behind the Tim Hortons. Glass fronted, facing North. A few seats.		1. Public viewing area on the 3rd floor of the terminal. There are general views of gates 9, and surrounding apron (gates 6/7). Access is from a elevator behind the Tim Hortons. Glass fronted, facing North. A few seats. '''Note:''' If you're past security, you can get the same view as the public viewing area by going to the Gate 9/10 boarding area and using the window there.

	2. External viewing "mound" to the left of the terminal. A small raised area overlooking the West ramp and taxiway. Tables and seats. Photography (50-100mm) possible over or through the fence. Note: As of Oct. 2007 the area has been reopened, but is not "officially" opened for spotting.		2. External viewing "mound" to the left of the terminal. A small raised area overlooking the West ramp and taxiway. Tables and seats. Photography (50-100mm) possible over or through the fence. Note: As of Oct. 2007 the area has been reopened, but is not "officially" opened for spotting.

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	==Other Spotting Locations==		==Other Spotting Locations==
			[[image:AircraftAndHelicopterAtCYYJAugust2018.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|View of aircraft and helicopter from Hospital Hill]]
	===Hospital Hill===		===Hospital Hill===

	A small hill north of the airport with views of runway 09/27. Great to get pictures of traffic landing on 09 or taking off on 27, has overlooking views of the airport. Follow Mills road along The Flight Path Trail, and park at the bottom of the hill by the Holy Trinity Church. At the top of the hill there is a "Lost Airmen of the Empire" memorial with benches and water. The fence gets in the way a little, but overall great photography.		A small hill north of the airport with views of runway 09/27. Great to get pictures of traffic landing on 09 or taking off on 27, has overlooking views of the airport. Follow Mills road along The Flight Path Trail, and park at the bottom of the hill by the Holy Trinity Church. At the top of the hill there is a "Lost Airmen of the Empire" memorial with benches and water. The fence gets in the way a little, but overall great photography.

Johnnyw3: Small fixes

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Small fixes

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	[[image:PublicViewingAreaYYJAugust2018.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|right\|View of the apron from the public viewing area]]		[[image:PublicViewingAreaYYJAugust2018.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|right\|View of the apron from the public viewing area]]
	1. Public viewing area on the 3rd floor of the terminal. There are general views of gates 9~~, 10~~, and surrounding apron ~~but nothing spectacular~~. Access is from a elevator behind the Tim Hortons. Glass fronted, facing North. A few seats.		1. Public viewing area on the 3rd floor of the terminal. There are general views of gates 9, and surrounding apron (gates 6/7). Access is from a elevator behind the Tim Hortons. Glass fronted, facing North. A few seats.

	2. External viewing "mound" to the left of the terminal. A small raised area overlooking the West ramp and taxiway. Tables and seats. Photography (50-100mm) possible over or through the fence. Note: As of Oct. 2007 the area has been reopened, but is not "officially" opened for spotting.		2. External viewing "mound" to the left of the terminal. A small raised area overlooking the West ramp and taxiway. Tables and seats. Photography (50-100mm) possible over or through the fence. Note: As of Oct. 2007 the area has been reopened, but is not "officially" opened for spotting.
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	*'''Delta Connection (SkyWest Airlines)''': Seattle (E-175)		*'''Delta Connection (SkyWest Airlines)''': Seattle (E-175)

	*'''WestJet''': Edmonton (B737-600/700/800~~), Kelowna (Q400~~), Calgary (B737-600/700/800), Toronto (B737-700)		*'''WestJet''': Edmonton (B737-600/700/800), Calgary (B737-600/700/800), Toronto (B737-700)

	*'''WestJet Encore''': Calgary, Edmonton, Kelowna, Vancouver (Q400)		*'''WestJet Encore''': Calgary, Edmonton, Kelowna, Vancouver (Q400)

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	==Facilities and Transportation==		==Facilities and Transportation==
	All terminal ~~facilites~~ are open to non-passengers.		All terminal facilities are open to non-passengers.
	~~There~~ is a sporadic bus service (70B) from Victoria to the ferry dock which calls at the airport and is served by BC Transit routes 79 and 83.
			For foot/bike transportation, use the Flight Path Trail - it's a trail surrounding the airport, offering access to all of the spotting locations, including the passenger terminal. In front the short term parking area of the passenger terminal, there is a bike maintenance area with pumps, tools, and storage.

			For bus transportation, there is a sporadic bus service (70B) from Victoria to the ferry dock which calls at the airport and is served by BC Transit routes 79 and 83.

Johnnyw3: /* Official Spotting Locations */ Add image, more info

2018-08-17T04:21:45Z

Official Spotting Locations: Add image, more info

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	===Terminal===		===Terminal===

	1. Public viewing area on the 3rd floor of the terminal. Glass fronted, facing North. A few seats.		[[image:PublicViewingAreaYYJAugust2018.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|right\|View of the apron from the public viewing area]]
			1. Public viewing area on the 3rd floor of the terminal. There are general views of gates 9, 10, and surrounding apron but nothing spectacular. Access is from a elevator behind the Tim Hortons. Glass fronted, facing North. A few seats.

	2. External viewing "mound" to the left of the terminal. A small raised area overlooking the West ramp and taxiway. Tables and seats. Photography (50-100mm) possible over or through the fence. Note: As of Oct. 2007 the area has been reopened, but is not "officially" opened for spotting.		2. External viewing "mound" to the left of the terminal. A small raised area overlooking the West ramp and taxiway. Tables and seats. Photography (50-100mm) possible over or through the fence. Note: As of Oct. 2007 the area has been reopened, but is not "officially" opened for spotting.