WestJet operates flight WS553 between Calgary (YYC) and Nanaimo (YCD). This route is typically operated by a 737 (other variants). Our Starlink rating for this flight is very likely. We tracked the aircraft flying this route, and our records show Starlink on them. On the most recent figures we hold, Starlink is on 151 of WestJet's 159 aircraft.
We tracked the aircraft flying this route, and our records show Starlink on them.
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We tracked the aircraft flying this route, and our records show Starlink on them.
Very likely means the evidence strongly favors Starlink on this flight. It is not a guarantee, because airlines swap aircraft on the day.
These are facts about individual flights. They do not change the route rating above.
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Aircraft that operated WS553 in the last 90 days, from our weekly flight tracking.
| Aircraft | Type | Last week seen | Starlink |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-GOCD | 737-800 | Aug 24, 2026 | Confirmed |
| C-FZRM | 737-800 | Aug 24, 2026 | Confirmed |
| C-GZWS | 737-800 | Aug 24, 2026 | Confirmed |
| C-FONK | 737-800 | Aug 17, 2026 | Confirmed |
| C-FWSE | 737-800 | Aug 17, 2026 | Confirmed |
| C-FWSK | 737 (other variants) | Aug 17, 2026 | Not confirmed |
| C-FYPB | 737-800 | Aug 17, 2026 | Confirmed |
| C-GIZG | Unknown | Aug 17, 2026 | Confirmed |
| C-GWJG | 737 (other variants) | Aug 17, 2026 | Not confirmed |
Check the Starlink rating on other WestJet routes.
Our Starlink rating for flight WS553 is very likely. We tracked the aircraft flying this route, and our records show Starlink on them. WestJet is actively rolling out Starlink across its fleet. Check back as our data updates.
WestJet uses Starlink satellite WiFi on equipped aircraft. Flight WS553 operates YYC to YCD. We rate flight WS553 very likely.
The most reliable method is to check your specific aircraft. Flight-tracking sites and some airline apps show the aircraft registration close to departure. You can search that registration on StarlinkFlights.com. Our rating for flight WS553 is very likely. The explanation is on this page.
The rating is a label, not a guarantee. It reflects the evidence we hold for the route. We tracked the aircraft flying this route, and our records show Starlink on them. Passenger speed tests and aircraft records for this specific flight are listed on this page as evidence. They do not change the rating.
No rating can guarantee a specific aircraft. Airlines swap aircraft for maintenance, operations or schedule changes, so an equipped aircraft can be replaced by one without Starlink on the day. A high rating means the evidence favors Starlink, but it is not a guarantee. On the day of departure, check the airline's gate display or app.
