Tofino/Long Beach Airport, is an international airport that is located 6NM southeast of Tofino, British Columbia, Canada.It is used by private and small commercial turboprop planes. Coastal fog is a common morning phenomenon in the summer, complicating access by air until the weather clears. Several IFR approaches are available including GPS and NDB types. This airport is not equipped for night time operations. A golf course is just west of the runway.HistoryTofino Airport was built beginning in 1941 as a military airfield until 1944, then became a radar station RCAF Station Tofino from 1953 to 1957, and finally became a civilian airfield in 1958.Airlines and destinations† Must have passport or other valid documents to fly from Seattle to or from Tofino when purchasing tickets.FacilitiesIn addition to the small terminal building the airport has a few support structures 2 bay service vehicle shed - next to terminal building 2 metal storage sheds small maintenance hangar salt dome long wood shed - at the entrance along Airport Road parking lot - 80 spaces Aviation gas and Jet A fuel tanks Budget Car rental kiosk - inside terminal with cars parked outside airline kiosks, passenger waiting area, restrooms and food vending machines inside terminalThe terminal building is signed as Long Beach Airport on one side and Tofino Ucuelet Airport on the other.The airport does not operate after sun down due to lack of nighttime capabilities.
