Fort St. John, Canada
North Peace Regional Airport | YXJ
Vantage Group has helped transform North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) into a modern and efficient airport since welcoming it to our network in 1997.
A Fast Growing Resource Hub
Located in a region growing quickly due to the strength of its resource sectors, YXJ is an important connector for business in British Columbia’s north.
The airport has two runways and offers daily frequencies to western Canada’s regional hubs – Vancouver, Edmonton, and Calgary – connecting passengers to a wide range of onward destinations.
A Regional Connector
North Peace Regional Airport provides important connectivity and economic contributions to its community.
Passengers served in 2023
Capital development managed by Vantage for a new, larger, sustainably designed terminal (CAD)
Square footage expansion of apron and taxiway infrastructure
Economic activity generated by the airport annually (CAD)
Safe, Efficient, and a Sense of PlaceTM
Vantage provided full management and delivery of a 30,000 square foot terminal, apron, and taxiway rehabilitation program at North Peace Regional Airport.
Energy efficient by design
The terminal features energy-efficient design elements, including canopies that maximize sunlight during winter months and provide shade in the summer. An innovative roof design minimizes snow accumulation.
Inspired by the region
Natural wood beams, artwork, and sculpture by Indigenous artist, and sweeping high plains vistas from large south-facing windows create a local sense of place™ in the terminal building.
On time delivery
Despite the rigors of a northern British Columbia winter, construction was completed on time and on budget.
Open for business
The new terminal and airfield infrastructure positioned YXJ to attract new airlines, connect to onward destinations via service to Vancouver, Edmonton, and Calgary, and accommodate additional charter traffic serving the region’s many resource projects.
Designing and Building an Award-Winning Liquid-Waste Disposal System from Scratch
Community-Based Airports Create Community-Based Solutions
Passengers often discard beverages at airport security, adding significant weight to garbage and potentially contaminating other waste streams. Diverting these liquids reduces landfill weight, but solutions vary by airport.
At North Peace, limited resources and high shipping costs made off-the-shelf systems impractical. Instead, this community-based airport designed and built a customized system.
In small, isolated communities, local airports are vital connections to family and medical care. North Peace staff, experienced in contracting, collaborated to create a liquid-waste disposal system tailored to their needs. They installed a stainless-steel bin and sink at security, with a chemical-free pump directing liquids into the drain, eliminating the need for tanks or bladders and reducing labor and safety risks.
This award-winning system also increased recyclable containers, which North Peace donated to the local Fort St. John Museum, generating approximately $6,000 in additional income annually.
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