Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat

What Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat does

Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat (YXT) is a regional airport authority operating the primary aviation gateway for the Skeena Regional District in northwestern British Columbia, Canada. The airport serves communities including Terrace, Kitimat, and Prince Rupert, with a terminal that operates daily from 3:00 AM to 12:00 AM and coordinates real-time flight information through a display system integrated with FlightAware.

YXT operates an integrated suite of passenger and commercial services. Core infrastructure includes an 800-space parking facility with three tiers (long-term gated at $9/day, day parking at $1 for first two hours plus $1/hour thereafter, and corporate parking at $20 overnight or $3,000 annually), automated gated entry/exit systems, and Securiguard-monitored day parking. Passenger services span accessibility (pre-travel orientation visits, audio paging, service dog relief, wheelchair access), lost and found (14-day retention), luggage hold ($20 daily / $40 overnight), and car rental kiosks for Budget, Hertz, Driving Force, and Enterprise. Cargo handling is operated under individual airline policies. A restaurant, Chef's Global Fusion, operates inside the terminal.

Commercially, YXT generates revenue through parking transactions, terminal leases, advertising, meeting room bookings, and a significant land-leasing program offering 17 hectares of serviced land for aviation and light industrial use, plus premium office spaces inside the terminal building. Ground transportation coordination spans three taxi operators, four hotel shuttles, two shuttle services, and the Terrace Regional Transit System. The organization is led by Airport General Manager Carman Hendry and operates with a lean staff of 11 employees under a non-profit regional airport authority structure, with the broader ownership and governance framework not publicly disclosed.

Name

Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat

Legal name

Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat

Website

https://yxt.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat (YXT) is a regional airport authority operating the primary aviation gateway for the Skeena Regional District of northwestern British Columbia, serving Terrace, Kitimat, Prince Rupert, and surrounding communities with terminal, parking, ground transportation, cargo, and land-leasing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Airport Operations

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Airport Ground Transport Terminals (Rail/Bus/Coach) (THAIALAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Airport Inter-Terminal & Landside Circulator Shuttles (THAIAFAI)

Keywords

• Regional airport services
• Passenger terminal operations
• Airport parking services
• Ground transportation coordination
• Airport land leasing

Headquarters

HQ city

Terrace

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Parking Services: Long-term, day, and corporate parking services with automated gated systems. All parking areas are paid parking.
2. Terminal Services: Airport terminal operations including passenger handling, accessibility services, lost and found, luggage hold services.
3. Ground Transportation Services: On-site taxi services, shuttle services, car rentals, and ground transportation coordination.
4. Retail and Food Services: Restaurant (Chef's Global Fusion) and vending services operating within the terminal.
5. Land and Property Leasing: Leasing opportunities inside the terminal and in exterior buildings on airport land. 17 hectares of serviced land available for aviation and light industrial use.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat (YXT) operates a regional passenger air terminal in Terrace, British Columbia, serving the Skeena Regional District. The airport delivers an integrated suite of services including real-time flight information, multi-tier parking (long-term, day, corporate), accessibility support, lost and found, luggage hold, car rental, and ground transportation coordination. It also generates commercial revenue through on-terminal office leasing and 17 hectares of serviced land for aviation and light industrial use.

Product overview

Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat (YXT) operates as a regional airport gateway serving the Skeena Regional District in Beautiful British Columbia. The airport provides an integrated suite of passenger services centered around its Air Terminal Building, including real-time flight information display, parking management (long-term, day, and corporate parking), accessibility services, ground transportation coordination, lost and found, luggage hold, and car rental facilities. Supporting infrastructure includes premium office spaces within the terminal, land leasing opportunities (17 hectares of serviced land), and cargo handling services. The operation coordinates with multiple transportation partners including taxis, shuttles, and transit services, as well as car rental agencies (Budget, Hertz, Driving Force, Enterprise). Restaurant services are provided by Chef's Global Fusion operating within the terminal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flight Information Services Real-time arrivals and departures display system automatically synchronized with airline changes and delays, with FlightAware integration for additional tracking. Used by departing and arriving passengers at the YXT terminal.
• Long-Term Parking Gated parking with 800 spaces, automated entry/exit ticket system, and pay-at-exit pricing at $9 per day. Accessible parking spaces available with maximum six-month stay. Serves travelers on overnight and longer-duration trips.
• Day Parking Hourly and daily parking at $1 for the first 2 hours and $1 per additional hour, with central payment kiosk, accessible stalls, and Securiguard monitoring. Overnight parking not permitted. Serves short-stay travelers and visitors.
• Corporate Parking Dedicated parking across from the terminal building, available by advance arrangement with airport administration for overnight ($20) and annual ($3,000) parking. Serves corporate clients and frequent business travelers.
• Accessibility Services Comprehensive accessibility offerings including pre-travel orientation visits, curbside assistance, terminal assistance with security escort passes, accessible washrooms, audio paging, and designated service dog relief areas. Serves passengers with mobility, sensory, or other accessibility needs.
• Lost and Found Services Lost and found service operated from the Info Booth, retaining items for 14 days before appropriate disposal. Restricted items are not retained. Serves travelers who have lost personal items in the terminal.
• Ground Transportation Coordination Coordination of ground transportation options including local taxis (Kalum Kabs, Coastal Taxi, Kitimat Taxi), hotel shuttles (Northern Motor Inn, Comfort Inn, Holiday Inn), shuttle services (North Coast Shuttle & Expediting, AC Airways), and Terrace Regional Transit System bus service connecting YXT with surrounding communities.
• Car Rental Services On-site car rental kiosks in the terminal Arrivals area with pickup and drop-off at the Departures end of the terminal building. Agencies include Budget, Hertz, Driving Force, and Enterprise Rent-a-Car, with accessible vehicles available from Enterprise with advance notice.
• Luggage Hold Services Daily luggage storage at $20 per luggage and overnight storage at $40 per luggage. Serves travelers needing temporary luggage storage during layovers or pre/post-trip stays.
• Cargo Services Cargo handling services supporting drop-off and pickup for airlines and shippers using the regional airport. Each airline maintains its own cargo policy, with the airport providing terminal-side coordination and contact routing.
• Premium Office Spaces Professional office spaces within the Airport Terminal Building marketed as premium commercial real estate for businesses seeking airport-proximate operations. Pricing and details available through the airport's leasing contact.
• Land and Leasing Opportunities 17 hectares of serviced land available for aviation and light industrial use, with leasing opportunities inside the terminal and in exterior buildings on airport property. Contact handled through the Airport General Manager.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• BudgetminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCar rental agency with on-site kiosk in the YXT Terminal Arrivals area. Provides vehicle rental services for airport travelers.
• HertzminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCar rental agency providing vehicle rental services at YXT. Pick-up and drop-off location is outside of the Departures end of the terminal building.
• Driving ForceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCar rental agency operating at YXT Airport providing vehicle rental services.
• Enterprise Rent-a-CarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCar rental agency with airport location in terminal. Provides accessible rental vehicles with advance notice availability.
• Kalum Kabs Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal taxi service operating in Terrace area. Available for ground transportation to and from YXT. Phone: (250) 635-7177.
• Coastal TaximinorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTaxi service operating in Kitimat area. Available for ground transportation to and from YXT. Phone: (250) 632-7250.
• Kitimat TaximinorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTaxi service operating in Kitimat area with accessible taxi availability. Contact: (250) 632-2100 or [email protected].
• Northern Motor InnminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHotel shuttle service available for customers staying at Northern Motor Inn in Terrace. Phone: (250) 635-6375.
• Comfort InnminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHotel shuttle service available for customers staying at Comfort Inn in Terrace. Phone: (250) 635-0788.
• Holiday InnminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHotel shuttle service available for customers staying at Holiday Inn in Terrace. Phone: (778) 634-3977.
• North Coast Shuttle & ExpeditingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShuttle service operating to and from YXT. Phone: (778) 634-2411.
• AC AirwaysminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShuttle service located at the Terrace Airport. Phone: (250) 624-5877.
• Chef's Global FusionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRestaurant located in the YXT terminal across from the Info Booth. Open Monday-Friday and Sundays 8:00am-7:00pm, limited hours Saturdays 8:00am-2:30pm.
• Terrace Regional Transit SystemminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal bus service connecting YXT with Terrace. Schedules available at bctransit.com/terrace or call (250) 635-2666.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Vancouver Airport Authority: YVR is Canada's second-busiest airport and the dominant BC hub. While vastly larger, it shares core terminal, parking, ground transport, and leasing operating models relevant to evaluating YXT's infrastructure and revenue mix.
• Victoria International Airport: YYJ is a larger BC regional airport with overlapping passenger services, parking, and accessibility offerings, but serves a much higher-volume tourism and business market.
• Kelowna International Airport: YLW is a larger BC regional airport with similar core terminal, parking, and ground transport offerings but materially higher passenger volumes and a broader route network.

Direct peers

• Nanaimo Airport Commission: Operator of YCD, a Vancouver Island regional airport with similar small-team operations, terminal services, parking, and car rental partnerships serving a defined geographic catchment.
• Abbotsford International Airport: YXX is a BC regional airport with comparable terminal, parking, and ground transport operations. Functions as a secondary airport in its metro area, similar in operational scope to YXT.
• Comox Valley Airport Commission: Operator of YQQ, a small BC regional airport serving Vancouver Island and adjacent communities. Similar passenger volumes, terminal retail mix, and reliance on tourism and military activity.
• Prince George Airport Authority: Operator of YXS, another northern BC regional airport authority serving resource-sector communities. Comparable scale and passenger mix, with similar exposure to forestry, mining, and LNG-driven traffic.
• Kamloops Airport: YKA is a BC regional airport of similar size, serving interior BC communities with comparable passenger volumes and an analogous mix of business and leisure traffic tied to regional industries.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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