Abbotsford International Airport (CYXX)
Medium airport · Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Abbotsford International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYXX |
| IATA | YXX |
| Elevation | 195 ft (59 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°1'31" W 122°21'40" 49.02530, -122.36100 |
| Location | Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 5,328 ft (1624 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 07/25 | 9,600 ft (2926 m) | 200 ft | PEM | Yes |
Abbotsford International Airport at a glance
Abbotsford International Airport is a medium airport in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada, known to airline systems as YXX. The field elevation of 195 ft (59 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYXX 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 — 07/25 — offers 9,600 ft (2926 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYXX 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 Abbotsford International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Langley Airport | CYNJ | 21 km (11 NM) |
| Bellingham International Airport | KBLI | 29 km (16 NM) |
| Pitt Meadows Regional Airport | CYPK | 33 km (18 NM) |
| Boundary Bay Airport | CZBB | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Orcas Island Airport | KORS | 53 km (29 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Abbotsford International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 195 ft field elevation of Abbotsford 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 Abbotsford International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Abbotsford International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Abbotsford International Airport is CYXX, and its IATA code is YXX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Abbotsford International Airport above sea level?
Abbotsford International Airport sits at an elevation of 195 feet (59 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Abbotsford International Airport located?
The airport lies at 49.0253, -122.3610 — in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Langley Airport, about 21 km away.
Does CYXX publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYXX 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 Abbotsford International Airport?
Abbotsford International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 07/25, measures 9,600 ft (2926 m) with a PEM surface.