CBSA adjusts services at select B.C. airports

THE Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) on Thursday announced that, as part of a phased approach to easing border measures, it will adjust service hours at select airports.

The CBSA will resume services at the following airports in B.C. as of March 7 (in local time):

Penticton Airport
New hours of service: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

Prince George Airport
New hours of service: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 7 days/week

CBSA services at these airports were suspended due to COVID-19 since May 2020.

In addition, following the announcement that the Transport Canada Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) expired on February 28, the following airports are now permitted to receive international passenger flights, and the CBSA is ready to provide clearance services at these locations:

  • Kamloops Airport
  • Nanaimo Airport
  • Vancouver International Airport Small Aircraft Reporting Station

While the CBSA will be ready to receive and provide border clearance services to international travellers arriving at the above airports, border clearance services will continue to be suspended at some General Aviation (GA) sites. Travellers are encouraged to visit the CBSA website for the latest information.

Quick facts

  • Travellers should check if they are eligible to enter Canada and meet all entry requirements before heading to the airport.
  • Regardless of how long they were away, all travellers continue to be required to submit their mandatory information via ArriveCAN (free mobile app or website), including proof of vaccination prior to their scheduled flight.


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