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Williams Lake Airport

Williams Lake, Canada

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Williams Lake Airport

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Gateway to British Columbia's Cariboo region.

Location
Williams Lake, Canada
Williams Lake Airport (IATA: YWL, ICAO: CYWL) is a regional airport serving Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada. It is located approximately 6 kilometres north of the city centre and functions as an important air link for the Cariboo region, supporting both passenger travel and cargo operations. The airport is owned and operated by the City of Williams Lake and serves as a key access point for communities in central British Columbia where road travel can be lengthy. It handles scheduled passenger services connecting the region to major hubs such as Vancouver. Air Canada Express, operated by Jazz Aviation, has historically provided scheduled service to Vancouver International Airport, making it the primary commercial carrier at the airport. The facility also supports general aviation, charter flights, and medevac operations serving the surrounding region.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building handling both arrivals and departures for its modest passenger volume.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include rental cars and taxi services connecting the airport to Williams Lake city centre, approximately 6 kilometres away.
Airlines here
Air Canada Express (operated by Jazz Aviation) provides scheduled service connecting Williams Lake to Vancouver International Airport.
Notable facts
  • Located approximately 6 kilometres north of Williams Lake city centre.
  • Owned and operated by the City of Williams Lake.
  • Serves as a critical air link for the Cariboo region of central British Columbia.
  • Supports medevac and emergency air services for surrounding remote communities.
  • The airport has a runway capable of accommodating turboprop regional aircraft.
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Routes

YWL → YVR8P · BE1
YWL → YQZ9M · BEH
YWL → YVR9M · BEH
YWL → YQZAC · BEH
YWL → YVRAC · BEH

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Williams Lake Airport
Encyclopaedia

Williams Lake Airport or Williams Lake Regional Airport is located 4.2 nautical miles northeast of Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada.

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