Which airlines fly the Bombardier Dash 8 / Q400 from YYC to YCD?

See the operators list on this page — it is compiled from open ADS-B observed-flights data updated nightly. Operators with the most recent observations are listed first.

How often is the Bombardier Dash 8 / Q400 used on the YYC to YCD route?

Observed model variants and date ranges are listed below. Aircraft assignments can change seasonally; data refreshes nightly.

What is the typical schedule for Bombardier Dash 8 / Q400 flights from Calgary to Nanaimo?

Schedules vary by operator and season. See the observed model variants and date ranges listed on this page for the most recent pattern.

Where does this data come from?

Operator and aircraft observations come from the adsb.lol open ADS-B network under the Open Database License. Data refreshes nightly.

Calgary to Nanaimo on the Bombardier Dash 8 / Q400

YYC → YCD · operated by the Bombardier Dash 8 / Q400

Distance: 739 km (459 mi)
Est. flight time: ~1h 12m
Operators on Bombardier Dash 8 / Q400: 1
Observations (14 days): 1

Airlines operating the Bombardier Dash 8 / Q400 on YYC → YCD

Airline	Observations	First seen	Last seen
WestJet Encore	1	2026-05-20	2026-10-16

About the Bombardier Dash 8 / Q400 on this route

The Bombardier Dash 8 / Q400 is used by 1 operator on Calgary → Nanaimo.

For specifications, safety record, and global deployment data, see the Bombardier Dash 8 / Q400 family page or the Bombardier Dash 8 / Q400 safety record.

Airport details

Departure: Calgary International Airport (YYC)

City: Calgary
Country: CA
IATA / ICAO: YYC / CYYC

Arrival: Nanaimo Airport (YCD)

City: Nanaimo
Country: CA
IATA / ICAO: YCD / CYCD

Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly the Bombardier Dash 8 / Q400 on the YYC-YCD route?

Airlines observed operating the Bombardier Dash 8 / Q400 on YYC to YCD include: WestJet Encore.

How often does the Bombardier Dash 8 / Q400 fly YYC-YCD?

The Bombardier Dash 8 / Q400 was observed 1 time on the YYC–YCD route in the last 14 days across 1 operator.

What's the distance from Calgary to Nanaimo?

The great-circle distance from Calgary (YYC) to Nanaimo (YCD) is approximately 739 km (459 miles). Estimated flight time is ~1h 12m.

What other aircraft fly the YYC-YCD route?

No other aircraft families were observed on the YYC–YCD route in the last 14 days.

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