Revelstoke Airport (CYRV)
Medium airport · Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Revelstoke Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYRV |
| IATA | YRV |
| Elevation | 1,459 ft (445 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°57'44" W 118°11'3" 50.96225, -118.18426 |
| Location | Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 4,800 ft (1463 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
Revelstoke Airport at a glance
Revelstoke Airport is a medium airport in Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada, known to airline systems as YRV. The field elevation of 1,459 ft (445 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYRV are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 12/30, offers 4,800 ft (1463 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYRV 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 Revelstoke Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shuswap Regional Airport | CZAM | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Golden Airport | CYGE | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Vernon Regional Airport | CYVK | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Kelowna International Airport | CYLW | 140 km (76 NM) |
| Blue River Airport | CYCP | 149 km (80 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Revelstoke Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,459 ft field elevation of Revelstoke 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 Revelstoke Airport
What is the ICAO code of Revelstoke Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Revelstoke Airport is CYRV, and its IATA code is YRV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Revelstoke Airport above sea level?
Revelstoke Airport sits at an elevation of 1,459 feet (445 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Revelstoke Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.9622, -118.1843 — in Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Shuswap Regional Airport, about 80 km away.
Does CYRV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYRV 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 Revelstoke Airport?
Revelstoke Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 4,800 ft (1463 m) with a ASP surface.