Private Jet Charter to Prince George, BC: YXS Airport, Routes, Hourly Prices & Daily Customs

Highways 16 and 97 cross at Prince George, but distances are long. Vancouver is roughly 8 to 9 hours away by road, and Edmonton about 7.5. Airline links run mainly through Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton, so a charter saves a connection.

• Direct from the US: a seven-day customs window makes weekend arrivals possible.
• Room for any jet: the long runway takes everything from a PC-12 to a Global 7500.
• Industry access: forestry, mining and energy sites across northern BC start here.

Where should a private jet land for Prince George and northern BC?

Prince George Airport (YXS) is the main choice, with an 11,450-foot runway and daily CBSA service. Quesnel's 5,501-foot runway suits turboprops and light jets in the Cariboo. Vanderhoof works for turboprops heading west on Highway 16.

Runway 15/33 was extended to 11,450 feet in a project finished in 2009, aimed at large cargo aircraft. Wikipedia lists it as the third-longest runway in Canada. A Boeing 747 freighter has landed there to refuel.

How long is the runway at Prince George Airport?

The main runway, 15/33, is 11,450 feet long at an elevation of 2,266 feet. That is only 50 feet shorter than Vancouver's longest runway. Any business jet or VIP airliner has room to spare.

YXS is a CBSA airport of entry for up to 30 passengers, or 120 offloaded in stages. Officers clear travellers every day of the week during daytime office hours. Late arrivals need an earlier customs stop elsewhere.

Is customs open on weekends for private flights into Prince George?

Yes. CBSA staffs Prince George Airport every day, including Saturdays and Sundays, through the working day. Kamloops, by contrast, has weekday service only. CANPASS cannot be used for charter flights, so plan arrivals inside those hours.

Yes. Private jet charter flights to Prince George come nonstop from western Canada, the US and beyond.

• Vancouver: about 1 hour 10 minutes in a turboprop.
• Edmonton and Calgary: roughly an hour in a light jet.
• Seattle: about 1 hour 10 minutes, timed for customs hours.
• Denver and California: midsize jets take 2.5 to 3 hours.

With 11,450 feet of runway, YXS can take every class in this table. Quesnel and Vanderhoof are limited to smaller aircraft.

Note: Prices are standard one-way estimates based on the hourly rate of the suggested aircraft category. Flights under 1 hour are shown at a 1-hour minimum. Positioning, landing, handling, de-icing, customs costs, and taxes are not included and will be added to your final all-in quote.

• Passports: every passenger needs a valid passport. Non-US citizens should check Canadian entry rules for their nationality.
• eTA: travellers from visa-exempt countries other than the US apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization online.
• Customs timing: land at YXS between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, any day of the week.
• Work equipment: declare tools and survey gear to CBSA on arrival.

Prince George has a humid continental climate, with long, cold winters. The city's record low is minus 50°C, set on January 2, 1950. Summers are mild, though a record 39.8°C was reached on June 28, 2021.

Can private jets fly into Prince George in winter?

Yes, all year. Deep cold means the operator plans de-icing and engine preheat before departure. Overnight stops may need a hangar, which is booked through the handler in advance. Allow extra time on the ground on the coldest days.

Yes. Canada wants a current rabies vaccination record for dogs and cats from the US aged three months and up. There is no quarantine period. Rules differ for pets travelling from other countries, so check CFIA guidance early.

• Distance from base: most charter aircraft sit in Vancouver, Calgary or Edmonton.
• Customs timing: a late arrival may need a stop at another airport of entry.
• Winter costs: de-icing and hangar nights add to cold-season trips.
• Waiting days: crew lodging and parking apply when the aircraft stays.
• Cargo: heavy survey or industrial gear can call for a larger cabin.

What makes up the cost of a private flight to Prince George?

Your quote starts with the hourly rate for the aircraft class times the hours flown. Positioning from the aircraft's base is added on top. Winter de-icing, hangar nights and crew stays can follow. Everything appears as one all-in figure.

Aircraft that bring crews and executives north often return empty to Vancouver, Edmonton or Calgary. Those legs can sell one way below the normal rate. Monday and Friday site rotations tend to create them.

Ask about Prince George empty legs at charter@hoganijets.com or +1-855-660-0573.

Prince George hotels are business-focused properties downtown and near the highways, rather than luxury brands. Remote fishing and hunting lodges across the region host many leisure guests. For longer site visits, serviced suites are a practical choice.

• Exploration Place: a science centre and museum in Fort George Park.
• Railway and Forestry Museum: historic rail cars in Cottonwood Island Nature Park.
• Two Rivers Gallery: regional art in the downtown civic core.
• Connaught Hill Park: city views from a hilltop above downtown.
• Sugarbowl-Grizzly Den Provincial Park: old-growth forest east on Highway 16.

• Fishing and hunting lodges: many need a floatplane or helicopter leg, so share the lodge name early.
• Firearms: declare them to CBSA and tell the operator at booking.
• University visits: UNBC, founded in 1990, hosts conferences and academic guests.
• Industrial trips: list cargo weights so the aircraft is sized correctly.

Prince George runs on Pacific Time, and the currency is the Canadian dollar. Pack for real cold from November to March. Highway driving north of the city can be slow in snow, so plan ground legs with care.

Executives and lodge guests use Hogani Jets as their private jet booking service in Prince George. Founder Matt Hogan has organised over 2,000 private flights, spanning more than 90 countries. Customs hours and winter conditions shape every VIP private jet charter to Prince George.

Every operator's Part 135 certificate, insurance coverage, and safety record is independently reviewed before booking, with ARGUS, Wyvern, or IS-BAO ratings considered where they exist as one part of that review.

• Customs timed: arrivals land inside CBSA's daily window.
• Winter ready: de-icing and hangar needs confirmed before departure.
• Onward legs: lodge floatplanes and helicopters linked to your arrival.

To book a private jet charter to Prince George, contact Hogani Jets at charter@hoganijets.com or +1-855-660-0573.

The operator selects the handler, and Hogani Jets confirms it in your trip details.