Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (CYXC)
Medium airport · Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYXC |
| IATA | YXC |
| Elevation | 3,082 ft (939 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°36'39" W 115°46'55" 49.61080, -115.78200 |
| Location | Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 6,000 ft (1829 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport at a glance
Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport is a medium airport in Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada, known to airline systems as YXC. The field elevation of 3,082 ft (939 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYXC 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, 16/34, offers 6,000 ft (1829 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYXC 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 Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pincher Creek Airport | CZPC | 129 km (70 NM) |
| Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport | CYCG | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Glacier Park International Airport | KGPI | 183 km (99 NM) |
| Calgary / Springbank Airport | CYBW | 194 km (105 NM) |
| Grand Forks Airport | CZGF | 203 km (110 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,082 ft field elevation of Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International 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 Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport is CYXC, and its IATA code is YXC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport above sea level?
Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport sits at an elevation of 3,082 feet (939 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport located?
The airport lies at 49.6108, -115.7820 — in Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pincher Creek Airport, about 129 km away.
Does CYXC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYXC 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 Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport?
Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 6,000 ft (1829 m) with a ASP surface.