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Private Flights fromVancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome (CXH)
Vancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome puts private aviation passengers in the heart of downtown Vancouver's Coal Harbour, within walking distance of Waterfront Station, making it the fastest possible link between the water and the city core.
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Fly private from Vancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome
Vancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome is unlike any other entry point in Élan's network: rather than a paved runway, floatplanes land and depart directly on the waters of Coal Harbour in the middle of downtown Vancouver, steps from Waterfront Station and the city's financial district. It is Canada's busiest water aerodrome and is served by the Vancouver Harbour Control Tower, the world's highest air traffic control tower, mounted atop Granville Square.
Because operations here are conducted by float-equipped aircraft rather than conventional jets, Élan typically uses CXH as a downtown Vancouver connection point, arranging floatplane service between Coal Harbour and destinations such as Victoria Harbour, Nanaimo, and Whistler's Green Lake, or shuttling passengers between downtown and a private jet positioned at Vancouver International Airport for longer-range travel.
The Canada Border Services Agency maintains a presence for international arrivals, though only for aircraft carrying up to 15 passengers. Élan's charter team coordinates every itinerary through CXH with this operational profile in mind, from float-plane scheduling to onward jet connections at YVR.
Why depart privately from CXH?
- Unmatched downtown Vancouver access, steps from Coal Harbour and Waterfront Station
- Served by the world's highest air traffic control tower for reliable operations
- Ideal for direct floatplane connections to Victoria, Nanaimo, and Whistler
- Seamless coordination with jet charters positioned at Vancouver International
- Avoids the ground transfer time of a conventional airport arrival
Runway information
1 water runwayServed by the Vancouver Harbour Control Tower, the world's highest ATC tower at 142 m (466 ft) atop Granville Square
On-site Facilities
Built around private aviation
Floatplane Charter Coordination
Direct downtown Vancouver connections to Victoria, Nanaimo, and Whistler.
Jet Connection via Vancouver International
Seamless handoff between CXH floatplane service and a private jet at YVR.
Downtown Vancouver Ground Transfers
Coal Harbour arrival within walking distance of the Financial District.
International Customs Coordination
CBSA clearance arrangements for aircraft carrying up to 15 passengers.
Seasonal Schedule Planning
Trip timing built around the aerodrome's seasonal operating hours.
Multi-Leg Itinerary Design
Combined floatplane and jet routing for complex British Columbia trips.
Operational details can change. Élan Aviation confirms handling, customs, NOTAMs, airport hours, and aircraft suitability for each itinerary.
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Destinations from CXH
Explore private-flight destination guides from Vancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome. Flight times are estimates and vary by aircraft, routing, and conditions.
Whistler
British Columbia, Canada
Seattle
Washington, USA
Las Vegas
Nevada, USA
San Francisco Bay Area
California, USA
Los Angeles
California, USA
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Flying private from Vancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome
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