Qualicum Beach Airport lies about 3.3 km south of the town, so it is a short drive or taxi ride. Most people arrive by car or cab, since no bus is listed for the last stretch.
Where the airport sits
The airport is run by the Town of Qualicum Beach as a public facility. It has a single asphalt runway and is home to helicopter operators, flight training, air cadets, search and rescue and a restaurant. Listings place it on Ravensbourne Lane, off Yambury Road, south of the town centre.
A navigation app set to the airport is the safest guide from anywhere in Qualicum Beach, because published street directions vary. Parking and entrance details are best confirmed with the Town of Qualicum Beach before a first visit.
From Nanaimo, Parksville and the ferries
Coming from the south, the Island Highway north through Parksville is the usual approach. BC Ferries sailings land at Departure Bay or Duke Point in Nanaimo, and the drive north from there is the longest part of the trip. Look up the sailing schedule, then add the driving time from a map app.
Travellers from Victoria follow the Island Highway north through Duncan and Nanaimo. The route is straightforward, though summer weekends can be slow.
A cab to the field
For an early departure or a trip with bags, a taxi removes the parking question and the hunt for the right entrance, because drivers know the way. A rough fare is available from the taxi fare estimator. Local operators for the Oceanside area are on the Parksville taxi page. Book the ride around the time your pilot or flight school asks you to arrive.
If you are meeting someone at the restaurant on site, tell the driver the airport name and agree on a spot to meet before you set off.