Qualicum Beach Airport (XQU): Codes, Runways & Location
Qualicum Beach Airport (IATA: XQU · ICAO: CAT4) is a medium-sized airport serving Qualicum Beach, Canada. It lies at 49.3375° N, 124.3931° W, 191 ft (58 m) above sea level.
Overview of Qualicum Beach Airport
Qualicum Beach Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Qualicum Beach in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code XQU and the ICAO code CAT4. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Qualicum Beach Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1087 m (3565 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 191 ft (58 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Alberni Valley Regional Airport (YPB) about 39 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,087 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Qualicum Beach Airport
Where is Qualicum Beach Airport located?
Qualicum Beach Airport is located in Qualicum Beach, Canada. Its coordinates are 49.3375° N, 124.3931° W.
What is the airport code for Qualicum Beach Airport?
Qualicum Beach Airport has an IATA code of XQU and an ICAO code of CAT4.
How long is the runway at Qualicum Beach Airport?
Qualicum Beach Airport's longest runway is about 1087 m (3565 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Qualicum Beach Airport have?
Qualicum Beach Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Qualicum Beach Airport a major airport?
Qualicum Beach Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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