The town began to investigate after receiving a complaint about Oceanside Air staff consuming alcohol during a birthday party in the airport on Nov. 11.
One third of respondents said they would take the flight at least four times per year, while 29 per cent said they would fly one to three times in a year.
Seven Vancouver Island airports will receive provincial money, including Nanaimo Airport ($720,000), Comox Valley Airport ($360,000) and Alberni Valley Regional Airport ($180,000).