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Refuge Cove Sea Plane Base (YRC)

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Airport Information

ICAO Code: YRC

IATA Code: YRC

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Refuge Cove is a small coastal town located on the northern coast of British Columbia, Canada. It features stunning views of the surrounding ocean and mountain scenery, as well as a wide range of outdoor activities including hiking, camping, kayaking, fishing, and more. The town is home to the Refuge Cove Seaplane Base, which is the only seaplane base in British Columbia, and offers both scheduled and charter flights to various destinations. The town itself is quite small, with a population of only a few hundred people, but has a variety of amenities including a post office, a general store, a church, and a pub. The town is a popular tourist destination for those looking to experience a remote and beautiful coastal setting.

Airport Directions

To get to Refuge Cove Sea Plane Base (YRC) by car, you would need to take the Alaska Highway 1 to Haines Junction, then take the Haines Highway to Haines and then take the Haines Road to Refuge Cove. The approximate cost for a one-way car journey would be around $50. To get to Refuge Cove Sea Plane Base (YRC) by bus, you would need to take the Alaska Marine Highway to Haines and then take the Haines Road to Refuge Cove. The approximate cost for a one-way bus journey would be around $30. To get to Refuge Cove Sea Plane Base (YRC) by train, you would need to take the Alaska Railroad to Whitehorse, then take the Alaska Highway 1 to Haines Junction and then take the Haines Highway to Haines and then take the Haines Road to Refuge Cove. The approximate cost for a one-way train journey would be around $80. To get to Refuge Cove Sea Plane

Airport Terminals & Airlines

Refuge Cove Sea Plane Base (YRC) has one terminal and it is served by the following airlines: Air Canada, Air North, Air Tindi, Calm Air, Canadian North, Central Mountain Air, First Air, North Star Air, Pacific Coastal Airlines, WestJet, and Air Nunavut.

Airport Address

Refuge Cove Sea Plane Base (YRC) is located in British Columbia, Canada. The closest major city is Vancouver, which is approximately 115 km away. The most common way to get to YRC by car is to take Highway 99 South from Vancouver. This route will take approximately 1.5-2 hours depending on traffic. There is also a bus service from Vancouver to YRC, operated by BC Transit, which takes around 3-4 hours. The closest taxi service is located in Squamish, which is about an hour away from YRC. Taxi fares from Squamish to YRC will vary depending on the exact distance and the type of vehicle used. Public transportation options from Vancouver to YRC are limited. The most direct route is to take the BC Ferry from Vancouver to Nanaimo, and then take a bus from Nanaimo to YRC. This route will take approximately 4-5 hours.

Airport Lost & Found

The Lost and Found department at Refuge Cove Seaplane Base (YRC) is located at the Airport Administration Building, and the telephone number is (250) 974-2022. The opening hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.

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