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YDS Desolation Sound Airport
Desolation Sound Airport (IATA: YDS) is located in the the city of Desolation Sound, Canada.

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IATA Code

YDS

ICAO Code

Name

Desolation Sound Airport

Type

Country / Region

Canada (CA)

City

Desolation Sound

Latitude

50.3330000

Longitude

-125.0000000

Time Zone

UTC-08:00

Phone Number

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Airport Overview

Desolation Sound Airport (YDS) is a small remote aviation facility serving the Desolation Sound area of coastal British Columbia, Canada. The supplied airport record places it at approximately 50.333000° N, 125.000000° W, in the UTC−08:00 time zone. No ICAO code is supplied, and the record shows air_num: 0 and exp_num: 0; our team therefore treats the location as a local or limited-access airfield rather than a scheduled international cargo gateway. It should not be positioned as a conventional customs airport, bonded freight terminal or guaranteed express hub. Our platform can assess whether a shipment should move through a suitable Canadian gateway and then connect by approved local air, marine or ground arrangements, subject to operator acceptance, weather and community-access conditions.

Airport name	Desolation Sound Airport
IATA code	YDS
ICAO code	Not supplied in the airport record
Country / region	Canada
Recorded location	Desolation Sound; approximately 50.333000° N, 125.000000° W
Time zone	UTC−08:00

Key Highlights

Remote coastal logistics profile; not a substitute for a major Canadian cargo gateway.
No ICAO identifier is provided, so carrier and handling-system acceptance must be checked manually.
The supplied record lists zero air and express operators; do not assume scheduled cargo uplift.

Forwarder Decision Point

Our service team first validates the exact delivery point, receiving party, access route and aircraft or marine operator before quoting. For commercial consignments, a gateway-plus-feeder plan will usually be more controllable than booking a shipment directly to Desolation Sound Airport.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Our team does not represent the airport as having a public cargo terminal, scheduled airline warehouse, bonded facility, cold store, dangerous-goods store or automated parcel hub.
Acceptance, weighing, screening, loading equipment and storage availability must be confirmed with the actual aircraft operator or local handling contact before dispatch.
Shipments requiring customs control should normally be planned through a Canadian airport or broker arrangement that is equipped to complete the relevant import or export formalities.
For oversized, palletized or heavy freight, our operations desk checks aircraft payload, door dimensions, loading method, landing conditions and onward transfer equipment rather than relying on standard freighter assumptions.
Temporary storage at a remote location should not be assumed. We arrange delivery appointments and consignee confirmation to reduce the risk of unattended freight.

Routes & Transit Times

There is no basis in the supplied record for promising scheduled airline service, direct international uplift or a fixed cargo frequency from Desolation Sound Airport.
Our platform normally evaluates a two-stage movement: international air transport to an appropriate Canadian gateway, followed by a separately confirmed regional air, marine or ground connection.
Transit time depends on gateway handling, customs release, feeder availability, weather, daylight or operating restrictions, payload limits and the consignee’s accessibility.
For urgent cargo, we request a live routing confirmation from the operating carrier or charter provider and provide a contingency gateway before cargo handover.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

The service area is a remote coastal environment rather than a dense manufacturing or distribution centre. Our team therefore assesses the final delivery address, transport interchange and consignee availability before classifying cargo as airport freight.

Potentially suitable consignments include compact equipment parts, maintenance supplies, project materials, outdoor or marine-related goods and time-sensitive provisions, subject to operator acceptance.
High-value electronics, pharmaceuticals, perishables and other sensitive cargo require a confirmed temperature, security and handover plan; the airfield itself should not be assumed to provide these services.
Large industrial units, construction materials and consolidated commercial freight may require barge, truck, charter-aircraft or multimodal planning instead of standard parcel forwarding.
Remote deliveries are particularly exposed to weather disruption and missed handovers, so consignee contact details and an alternative receiving point are essential.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: There is no verified public cargo cut-off for Desolation Sound Airport. Our team obtains a carrier-specific acceptance time, document deadline and physical handover instruction before collection.
Dangerous goods: Lithium batteries, fuel, aerosols, chemicals, firearms, ammunition and other regulated articles require correct classification, packing, marking, declarations and operator approval. Acceptance is never presumed.
Customs: Commercial imports and exports need a compliant Canadian customs route. We coordinate with the appointed broker and gateway, while customs release remains subject to the Canada Border Services Agency and shipment documentation.
Remote handover: The consignee must confirm access, receiving hours, lifting capability, identification requirements and emergency contact details. Weather or local operating conditions may require rescheduling.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the exact delivery coordinates, cargo description, dimensions, gross weight, package count, value, Incoterms and required delivery date before requesting a quote.
Use robust, weather-resistant packaging and clear package-level identification. For remote transfers, include contact details on the outer label and keep documents in a protected pouch.
For temperature-sensitive or live cargo, obtain written confirmation of equipment, transfer timing, environmental limits and contingency handling before tendering the shipment.
Keep a gateway alternative available. If direct acceptance is unavailable, our team can compare a Canadian gateway followed by regional air, marine, road or charter movement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Desolation Sound Airport receive international air cargo directly?

Direct international acceptance should not be assumed. Our team verifies the operating carrier, customs arrangement, security requirements and local receiving capability; in many cases, a Canadian gateway with a separately arranged feeder is more practical.

Can I book an express parcel to Desolation Sound Airport?

The supplied record lists no express operator. We check live carrier coverage and the final delivery address. If an express network cannot serve the location, we quote a gateway-to-remote-destination alternative.

Are dangerous goods accepted?

Only if the actual operator approves the commodity and the shipment complies with applicable air-transport dangerous-goods rules. Complete classification, Safety Data Sheet information where relevant and packing details are required before booking.

Is there a fixed transit time or daily flight schedule?

No fixed schedule or transit promise should be inferred from the airport record. We confirm each movement against carrier availability, weather, customs release, payload and the final handover plan.

What information is needed for a quotation?

Provide the commodity, dimensions, weight, package count, value, origin, final address, consignee contacts, customs status, handling requirements and target delivery date. This allows our team to test both direct and gateway-based solutions.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, IATA code, country, recorded locality, coordinates, time zone and the supplied air_num/exp_num fields are reproduced from the airport dataset provided for this page. No ICAO code, cargo terminal specification, operating schedule, carrier roster, throughput figure or handling certification is asserted without a verified source.

For current Canadian aviation, customs and dangerous-goods verification, our service team refers to the relevant authorities and carrier instructions. These sources establish regulatory or national aviation context; they do not by themselves confirm local facilities or service availability at Desolation Sound Airport.

tc.canada.ca — Transport Canada aviation and dangerous-goods regulatory context.
cbsa-asfc.gc.ca — Canada Border Services Agency customs and border-process context.
navcanada.ca — Canadian air-navigation and aeronautical information context.

Verification boundary: Service availability, acceptance times, route design, customs handling, aircraft suitability and final delivery timing must be reconfirmed with the operating provider before cargo is tendered.