Prince George (International) Airport (CYXS)
Medium airport · Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Prince George (International) Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYXS |
| IATA | YXS |
| Elevation | 2,267 ft (691 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 53°53'4" W 122°39'60" 53.88431, -122.66655 |
| Location | Prince George, British Columbia, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 3,769 ft (1149 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
| 06/24 | 5,624 ft (1714 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15/33 | 11,450 ft (3490 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Prince George (International) Airport at a glance
Prince George (International) Airport is a medium airport in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada, known to airline systems as YXS. The field elevation of 2,267 ft (691 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYXS are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 15/33 — offers 11,450 ft (3490 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 CYXS 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 Prince George (International) Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Quesnel Airport | CYQZ | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Mackenzie Airport | CYZY | 160 km (86 NM) |
| Williams Lake Airport | CYWL | 194 km (105 NM) |
| Chetwynd Airport | CYCQ | 211 km (114 NM) |
| Burns Lake Airport | CYPZ | 221 km (119 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Prince George (International) Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,267 ft field elevation of Prince George (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 Prince George (International) Airport
What is the ICAO code of Prince George (International) Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Prince George (International) Airport is CYXS, and its IATA code is YXS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Prince George (International) Airport above sea level?
Prince George (International) Airport sits at an elevation of 2,267 feet (691 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Prince George (International) Airport located?
The airport lies at 53.8843, -122.6666 — in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Quesnel Airport, about 96 km away.
Does CYXS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYXS 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 Prince George (International) Airport?
Prince George (International) Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 15/33, measures 11,450 ft (3490 m) with a ASP surface.