The Atlin Airport is a vital part of the Provincial infrastructure in remote Northwest British Columbia. It supports all emergency services and serves as a gateway for all projects in the region that require air support. This includes all economic development in the region from mineral exploration programs to guide-outfitting to wildlife viewing ventures. Even aircraft on floats require the services available at the airport such as winter storage, radio communication, and hazard beacons for safe flight in the area.

Peterson Field was built on the site of the previous smaller airstrip that had served Atlin since the 1930s. Upon completion of the new airstrip, it was named after local aviation pioneer Herman Peterson. The upgrade to modern systems that include runway lighting and hazard beacons around the area were completed with the support of the Provincial government. Since then, the airport is managed by the Atlin District Airport Association (ADAA), the authority for the airport that is responsible for all maintenance and upkeep of the GNS approach systems and other airport infrastructure. Many people will be surprised to know that although the airport is critical infrastructure in the region, it is funded entirely by user fees and fuel sales. No regular tax dollars support maintenance of this airport. As a non-profit society all profits from fuel sales and user fees are put into maintaining the facility.

Every person in the region benefits directly or indirectly from this vital piece of infrastructure. Thanks for your support.