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Central Mountain Air Flights, Routes & Travel Guide

Explore the latest Central Mountain Air (9M) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.

Last updated: October 2026
IATA: 9MFounded 1987HQ: Smithers, British Columbia
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About Central Mountain Air

Explore the latest Central Mountain Air (9M) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.

Central Mountain Air was founded in 1987. It is a Canadian regional airline headquartered in Smithers, British Columbia. The main hubs of Central Mountain Air are Prince George Airport, Vancouver International Airport, Edmonton International Airport. The company performs scheduled charter and cross-border flights. Central Mountain Air operates services to the following domestic scheduled destinations: British Columbia ( Campbell River (Campbell River Airport), Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport), Fort St. John (Fort St. John Airport), Kamloops (Fort St. John Airport), and Edmonton Airport. John Airport), Kamloops (Kamloops Airport), Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport), Prince George (Prince George Airport), Quesnel (Quesnel Airport), Smithers (Smithers Airport), Terrace-Kitimat (Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat), Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport), Williams Lake (Williams Lake Airport), Alberta (Calgary (Calgary International Airport), Edmonton (Edmonton International Airport), High Level (High Level Airport))

Airline code9M
Main hubYXS
Alliance-
Destinations18
Countries1
Fleet26
Updated: October 2026

Popular Central Mountain Air routes

RouteCitiesTypical durationWeekly flightsService
YXS to YEGPrince George to Edmonton1h 30m5NONSTOP
YXS to YLWPrince George to Kelowna1h 17m5NONSTOP
YXS to YXTPrince George to Terrace1h 10m5NONSTOP
YXS to YYCPrince George to Calgary1h 30m4NONSTOP
YXS to YYEPrince George to Fort Nelson1h 35m3NONSTOP

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18 destinations · Updated: October 2026
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Routes serving Prince George

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RouteCitiesTypical durationWeekly flightsService
YXS to YEGPrince George to Edmonton1h 30m5NONSTOP
YLW to YXSKelowna to Prince George1h 20m5NONSTOP
YXS to YLWPrince George to Kelowna1h 17m5NONSTOP
YXS to YXTPrince George to Terrace1h 10m5NONSTOP
YXT to YXSTerrace to Prince George1h 10m5NONSTOP
YEG to YXSEdmonton to Prince George1h 40m4NONSTOP
YYC to YXSCalgary to Prince George1h 35m4NONSTOP
YXS to YYCPrince George to Calgary1h 30m4NONSTOP
YXS to YYEPrince George to Fort Nelson1h 35m3NONSTOP
YYE to YXSFort Nelson to Prince George1h 30m3NONSTOP
Routes and frequencies may change by season and travel date.
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CabinSeat pitchSeat widthSeat recline
EconomyDe Havilland Dash 8 Q100-Q200 Q10079 cm43 cm8 cm

Central Mountain Air baggage allowance

Fees and allowances vary by route, fare and status.

Baggage

You may carry onboard items which fall within the two piece carry-on / sky check allowance: one carry-on bag or suitcase (wheels and handles included in the size) and one personal article like a briefcase, laptop computer, diaper bag, camera case, cartons, or another similar item. Hand baggage allowance: 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm, 10 kg. A Checked Bag is defined as a single item with a maximum weight of 23kg (50lb.) and a maximum linear dimension of 158 cm (62in.)

Central Mountain Air Baggage rules

Travel policies

Pets

Smaller aircraft may have a limit on how many pets are permitted in the cabin. Contact customer service for more information. Small cats and dogs can travel in the cabin with Central Mountain Air if the combined weight of the pet and carrier does not exceed 10 kg. For pets traveling in the cabin, carriers must not exceed the dimensions of 23 cm x 38 cm x 44 cm. Larger animals can travel as checked baggage with Central Mountain Air.

Flying with pets on Central Mountain Air

Infants

Children under two years of age are considered infants. An infant may fly without a seat on the plane but must sit on the lap of an accompanying adult. If one adult travels with two infants, one seat must be purchased for one infant, and the other may be held on the lap.

Central Mountain Air Infants policy

Check in rules

Check-in can be done online (via the website or mobile app) or at the airport. Online registration begins 24 hours before departure and ends 60 minutes before departure. Check-in desks open three hours before departure and close 45 minutes before departure.

Central Mountain Air Check-in rules

Unaccompanied minors

Children between the ages of five and eleven may travel alone as unaccompanied minors on Central Mountain Air flights. No more than two unaccompanied minors are allowed on a flight.

Unaccompanied minors in Central Mountain Air

On-time performance

74.47%On-time arrivals
15.86 minAverage delay
99.11%Completion rate
0.89%Cancellation rate

Central Mountain Air FAQs

Find quick answers to the most common questions about flying with Central Mountain Air.

What arrival, check-in and gate deadlines apply on Central Mountain Air?

Arrival is recommended 90 minutes before departure. Check-in closes 45 minutes before departure, and the gate closes 20 minutes before departure.

When must I prepay baggage fees on Central Mountain Air?

Prepay by 24 hours before departure. After that, check-in fees apply.

What limits apply to a standard Central Mountain Air Skycheck bag?

One piece is allowed up to 10 kg and 23 × 40 × 55 cm, including wheels and handles.

What standard checked-bag limits apply on Central Mountain Air?

The limits are 23 kg and a sum of dimensions of 158 cm, including wheels and handles.

How early must I arrive with excess baggage on Central Mountain Air?

Arrive 120 minutes before departure. Excess baggage is accepted subject to space.

What infant equipment can be checked free for a lap infant on Central Mountain Air?

A car seat and stroller can be checked free of charge.

Can Central Mountain Air refrigerate medication on board?

There is no onboard refrigerator. The website suggests bringing gel packs.

How often does Central Mountain Air provide disruption updates?

An update is provided within 30 minutes of notification, followed by updates every 30 minutes.

Must I re-request assistance after Central Mountain Air cancels and rebooks a flight?

Existing disability and mobility-assistance arrangements automatically transfer to the rebooked flight.

What should the sending guardian do during a Central Mountain Air unaccompanied-minor delay?

Remain at the airport and stay reachable until the child reaches the receiving adult.