The Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) has set new records this summer, welcoming more passengers through the terminal than ever before.

June, July, and August each marked the busiest months on record for the respective periods, culminating in more than 50,000 passengers in August alone – the highest single month in airport history.

The Airport says the summer was shaped by high levels of leisure and family travel and bolstered by the popularity of YQQ’s direct seasonal flights connecting to Toronto Pearson International Airport.

Passenger traffic grew 17% in June, 16% in July, and 15% in August compared to the same months in 2024. Year-to-date, overall volumes are 14% higher than last year.

Eight of the airport’s last 11 months were record highs, and they are projected to surpass the previous all-time record of 420,811 passengers set in 2018 by a significant margin.

"We are incredibly proud to see the community and visitors alike making such strong use of the services available at YQQ," says Comox Valley Airport Commission Board Chair Bill Anglin.

"Setting new records month after month this summer is a clear signal that the Comox Valley and Vancouver Island are thriving and connected regions. The success of our direct Toronto service in particular highlights how important these nonstop connections are for families, business, and tourism."

Looking ahead, YQQ says it is preparing for the return of another popular seasonal route, with direct flights to Puerto Vallarta resuming in October.