Qualicum Beach Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Qualicum Beach, Canada. Its IATA code is XQU. The airport lies at an elevation of 191 ft (58 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 11/29, 3,565 ft (1,087 m) long. Local time follows the America/Vancouver time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- XQU
- ICAO code
- —
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 191 ft (58 m)
- Coordinates
- 49.3375, -124.3931
- Time zone
- America/Vancouver
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 3,565 ft · 1,087 m | 75 ft · 23 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Qualicum Beach Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YCD Nanaimo Airport | Nanaimo, Canada | 49 km · 30 mi |
| YQQ Comox Valley International Airport / CFB Comox | Comox, Canada | 55 km · 34 mi |
| YPW Powell River Airport | Powell River, Canada | 56 km · 35 mi |
| YVR Vancouver International Airport | Vancouver, Canada | 89 km · 55 mi |
| YBL Campbell River Airport | Campbell River, Canada | 93 km · 58 mi |
| YAZ Tofino / Long Beach Airport | Tofino, Canada | 104 km · 65 mi |
| YYJ Victoria International Airport | Victoria, Canada | 104 km · 65 mi |
| SSW Stuart Island Airpark | Friday Harbor, United States | 116 km · 72 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from XQU. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 1,781 | 1,107 | 962 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 3,701 | 2,300 | 1,998 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 4,016 | 2,495 | 2,168 | View route |
| JFK New York | 4,016 | 2,496 | 2,169 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,474 | 4,644 | 4,036 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,615 | 4,731 | 4,112 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,961 | 4,947 | 4,299 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,092 | 5,028 | 4,370 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,420 | 5,232 | 4,547 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,602 | 5,967 | 5,185 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 11,096 | 6,894 | 5,991 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 11,138 | 6,921 | 6,014 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,721 | 7,283 | 6,329 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,430 | 7,724 | 6,712 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,732 | 7,911 | 6,875 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 16,526 | 10,269 | 8,923 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| CNTR | COMOX CNTR | 123.700 |
| MF | MF | 122.800 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Qualicum Beach Airport?
The IATA code of Qualicum Beach Airport is XQU.
Where is Qualicum Beach Airport located?
Qualicum Beach Airport is in Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, Canada, at 49.3375, -124.3931.
What time zone is Qualicum Beach Airport in?
Qualicum Beach Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Vancouver. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Qualicum Beach Airport?
The longest runway listed is 11/29, 3,565 ft (1,087 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Qualicum Beach Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Nanaimo Airport (YCD), about 49 km (30 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.