Dawson Creek Airport — Dawson Creek, Canada

Dawson Creek Airport, coded YDQ, serves the city of Dawson Creek in northeastern British Columbia, famously known as Mile Zero of the Alaska Highway. The airport handles scheduled flights connecting to Vancouver and other regional hubs, supporting an economy built on oil and gas extraction, agriculture, and highway-related tourism. YDQ's runway accommodates regional jets and turboprops, and the airport plays an important role for energy sector workers commuting to Peace River drilling and pipeline operations. Travelers beginning the historic drive up the Alaska Highway often pass through Dawson Creek first, giving the airport a symbolic role alongside its practical industrial function.