Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport (CYCG)
Medium airport · Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYCG |
| IATA | YCG |
| Elevation | 1,624 ft (495 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°17'47" W 117°37'55" 49.29640, -117.63200 |
| Location | Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 5,300 ft (1615 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport at a glance
Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport is a medium airport in Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada, known to airline systems as YCG. The field elevation of 1,624 ft (495 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYCG are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 15/33, offers 5,300 ft (1615 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYCG shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks Airport | CZGF | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport | CYXC | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Penticton Airport | CYYF | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Kelowna International Airport | CYLW | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Vernon Regional Airport | CYVK | 161 km (87 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,624 ft field elevation of Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 250 airports and airfields we list for Canada — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport is CYCG, and its IATA code is YCG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport above sea level?
Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 1,624 feet (495 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 49.2964, -117.6320 — in Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Grand Forks Airport, about 66 km away.
Does CYCG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYCG appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport?
Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 5,300 ft (1615 m) with a ASP surface.