Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat (CYXT)
Medium airport · Terrace, British Columbia, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYXT |
| IATA | YXT |
| Elevation | 713 ft (217 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 54°28'7" W 128°34'34" 54.46850, -128.57601 |
| Location | Terrace, British Columbia, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5,373 ft (1638 m) | 150 ft | ASP | No |
| 15/33 | 7,497 ft (2285 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat at a glance
Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat is a medium airport in Terrace, British Columbia, Canada, known to airline systems as YXT. The field elevation of 713 ft (217 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYXT 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 2 runways, the longest — 15/33 — offers 7,497 ft (2285 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 CYXT 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 Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smithers Airport | CYYD | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Prince Rupert Airport | CYPR | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Burns Lake Airport | CYPZ | 170 km (92 NM) |
| Stewart Airport | CZST | 186 km (100 NM) |
| Annette Island Airport | PANT | 202 km (109 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 713 ft field elevation of Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat 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 Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat
What is the ICAO code of Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat?
The ICAO identifier of Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat is CYXT, and its IATA code is YXT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat above sea level?
Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat sits at an elevation of 713 feet (217 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat located?
The airport lies at 54.4685, -128.5760 — in Terrace, British Columbia, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Smithers Airport, about 98 km away.
Does CYXT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYXT 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 Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat?
Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat has 2 runways. The longest, 15/33, measures 7,497 ft (2285 m) with a ASP surface.