Penticton Airport (CYYF)
Medium airport · Penticton, British Columbia, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Penticton Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYYF |
| IATA | YYF |
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°27'47" W 119°36'7" 49.46310, -119.60200 |
| Location | Penticton, British Columbia, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 6,000 ft (1829 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Penticton Airport at a glance
Penticton Airport is a medium airport in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada, known to airline systems as YYF. The field elevation of 1,129 ft (344 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYYF 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 CYYF 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 Penticton Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kelowna International Airport | CYLW | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Vernon Regional Airport | CYVK | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Grand Forks Airport | CZGF | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Shuswap Regional Airport | CZAM | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport | CYCG | 144 km (78 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Penticton Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,129 ft field elevation of Penticton 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 Penticton Airport
What is the ICAO code of Penticton Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Penticton Airport is CYYF, and its IATA code is YYF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Penticton Airport above sea level?
Penticton Airport sits at an elevation of 1,129 feet (344 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Penticton Airport located?
The airport lies at 49.4631, -119.6020 — in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kelowna International Airport, about 57 km away.
Does CYYF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYYF 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 Penticton Airport?
Penticton Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 6,000 ft (1829 m) with a ASP surface.