The Squamish airport is a general aviation airport with a 2,400-foot runway located about 8 kilometers (5 miles) from downtown Squamish. Squamish aviation businesses provide scheduled flights, charter services, private aircraft, flying clubs, and other commercial activities. Squamish is within 80 kilometers (50 miles) of Vancouver International Airport, which is consistently ranked by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as the best airport in North America and one of the best in the world. Direct flights are available to locations throughout North America, Asia and Europe, with connections to locations anywhere in the world.