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Smithers Airport
Smithers Airport (IATA: YYD, ICAO: CYYD) is located 2 nautical miles (3.7 km; 2.3 mi) north of Smithers, British Columbia, Canada. The airport's aviation history dates back to 1928 when a Yukon Airways and Exploration plane landed at Sproule's Ranch, marking the first airplane arrival in the area. In 1929, the Board of Trade purchased the Ed Hill Ranch and developed it into the Smithers Aviation Park, featuring a 1,200-foot (370 m) runway. The Department of National Defence provided financial assistance, and by 1933, the project was completed. However, due to size limitations, the airport was relocated to its current location in 1942. Initially designated as RCAF & D of T Aerodrome - Smithers, British Columbia, the airport was later transferred to civilian use after the war. The runway was extended to 5,000 ft (1,524 m) in 1955, and a new terminal was opened in 1970. Ownership of the airport was transferred to the town by the Department of Transport in 1999. Subsequent expansions included a runway extension to 7,544 ft (2,299 m) in 2008 to accommodate larger aircraft, such as the Boeing 737. In 2018, the airport began a four-phase terminal expansion project, with phase one increasing energy efficiency and providing a 150-passenger lounge. Future phases are planned to further increase building space. As of 2020, the runway data indicates a runway name of 15/33, a length of 7,544 feet (2,299 m), a width of 150 feet (46 m), and a hard-surfaced surface.
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