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Kelowna International Airport

Kelowna, Canada

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Kelowna International Airport

Kelowna, Canada
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11
Destinations
CYLW
ICAO
1421 ft
Elevation
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Okanagan Valley's primary gateway serving British Columbia's interior.

Opened
1940
Location
Kelowna, Canada
Kelowna International Airport (YLW) is the largest airport in British Columbia's interior and serves the Okanagan Valley region. It is owned and operated by the City of Kelowna and handles both domestic and limited international traffic, primarily to the United States. The airport has experienced significant passenger growth over the years, driven by tourism to the Okanagan's wine country, ski resorts, and lake recreation. It consistently ranks among the busiest airports in British Columbia after Vancouver International Airport. YLW offers year-round scheduled service to major Canadian hubs as well as seasonal routes, and it serves as an important connection point for travellers across the Southern Interior of British Columbia.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal that has undergone multiple expansions to accommodate growing passenger volumes.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include taxis, rideshare services, and rental cars, with limited public transit connections to downtown Kelowna.
Airlines here
Major carriers serving YLW include Air Canada, WestJet, and Flair Airlines, with connections to Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, and Toronto.
Notable facts
  • Kelowna International Airport is the largest airport by passenger volume in British Columbia outside of Metro Vancouver.
  • The airport is owned and operated by the City of Kelowna, making it municipally owned.
  • YLW sits at an elevation of approximately 1,421 feet (433 metres) above sea level.
  • The airport serves as an important gateway to Okanagan wine country, attracting significant tourism traffic.
  • Passenger numbers surpassed 2 million annually in the years leading up to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.

Route map (11 destinations)

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Routes

YLW → YVR4N · 737
YLW → YXY4N · 737
YLW → YXC8P · BE1
YLW → YXS9M · BEH
YLW → LAXAC · CR7
YLW → YVRAC · DH3 CRJ
YLW → YYCAC · DH3 CRJ
YLW → SEAAS · DH4
YLW → YQFJ3 · J31
YLW → LAXUA · CR7
YLW → YEGWS · 73W
YLW → YVRWS · 73W DH4
YLW → YYCWS · 73W
YLW → YYJWS · DH4
YLW → YYZWS · 736
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Kelowna International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Kelowna International Airport is a Canadian airport located approximately 10 minutes or 6.2 nautical miles northeast of Kelowna, British Columbia on Highway 97.

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