YYJ FBO Services
Victoria, BC
About YYJ FBO Services
YYJ FBO Services operates as the Shell AeroCentre at Victoria International Airport, providing the most comprehensive private aviation services on Canada's west coast south of Vancouver. The facility at 1962 Canso Road in North Saanich offers an executive lounge available for reservations, a passenger waiting lounge, a pilot lounge, a flight planning room, catering services, and expanded operating hours beyond what other FBOs at Victoria provide. Car and hotel reservations are coordinated through the front desk. The Shell AeroCentre provides comfort and security for each client, with corporate aircraft storage, fueling with Shell aviation products, and full ground handling services. For charter passengers, Victoria International is the primary airport serving British Columbia's capital city and southern Vancouver Island. The airport is about 30 minutes from downtown Victoria, with its Inner Harbour, provincial legislature, and renowned hotel and dining scene. Victoria is also a convenient starting point for exploring the San Juan Islands (a short flight across the strait), the Pacific Northwest coast, and Vancouver Island's wine country and outdoor recreation. The FBO's executive lounge provides a quiet, private space compared to the commercial terminal, and the short walk from the lounge to the ramp means minimal transit time on arrival and departure. International flights from the United States clear customs at the airport. Ground transport options include rental cars, taxis, and pre-arranged limousine or shuttle service. The airport handles business jets of most sizes, though very large-cabin aircraft should confirm runway and ramp suitability in advance.
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Operations at Victoria International Airport
Downtown Victoria is 26km south via Highway 17, a drive of roughly 25 to 30 minutes outside peak hours. Ferry traffic from the Swartz Bay terminal, 5km north of the airport, can back up onto the Pat Bay Highway on summer weekends and holiday Fridays. Plan accordingly if your trip coincides with those windows. Taxi and rideshare service is available at the terminal. For charter passengers arriving by private jet, pre-arranged car service is the standard option. There is no direct helicopter transfer service between the airport and the Inner Harbour, though VIH Aviation operates floatplane and helicopter services that can be arranged separately.