IndianAirports.com
Powered by Google TranslateTranslate
YXC · medium airport

Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport

Cranbrook, Canada

Airports
YXCmedium airport

Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport

Cranbrook, Canada
Explore Cranbrook city guide Navigate to this airport
4
Routes out
3
Destinations
CYXC
ICAO
3082 ft
Elevation
TravelerPulse profile

Gateway to the Canadian Rockies in southeastern British Columbia.

Location
Cranbrook, Canada
Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (IATA: YXC, ICAO: CYXC) is a regional airport serving Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada, and the surrounding East Kootenay region. It provides essential air connections for residents, tourists, and the resource industries of southeastern British Columbia. The airport serves as a key access point for visitors to the Canadian Rockies, Kootenay National Park, and popular ski resorts such as Fernie Alpine Resort and Kimberley Alpine Resort. It handles scheduled passenger service as well as general aviation and charter flights. Managed under Transport Canada's National Airports System historically, the airport has undergone infrastructure improvements over the years to accommodate growing regional demand and to support its designation as an international airport of entry.
Terminals
The airport has a single terminal building handling all passenger check-in, arrivals, and departures.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include rental cars, taxis, and shuttle services connecting the airport to downtown Cranbrook and surrounding communities.
Airlines here
Air Canada Express (operated by Jazz Aviation) has provided scheduled service connecting Cranbrook to major hubs such as Vancouver and Calgary.
Notable facts
  • The airport's full name references the Canadian Rockies to reflect its role as a tourism gateway.
  • It is designated as a port of entry into Canada, allowing international arrivals.
  • Fernie Alpine Resort and Kimberley Alpine Resort are among the major ski destinations accessible from the airport.
  • The airport is located approximately 5 kilometres northwest of downtown Cranbrook.
  • Elevation is approximately 2,898 feet (883 metres) above sea level.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.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 (3 destinations)

Leaflet © OpenStreetMap © CARTO

Airlines serving this airport

Routes

YXC → YLW8P · BE1
YXC → YVR8P · BE1
YXC → YVRAC · DH3
YXC → YYCAC · BEH
Hotels near YXC

Pick what matters for your layover or early flight, then compare on your favorite booking site.

Compare stays for your dates

IndianAirports may receive compensation when you book or purchase through some of the links on this page, at no additional cost to you. Prices and availability are set by the booking provider and may change. We never share your private trip details with partners — only the destination, dates and party size you searched.

City & Place Guide

No guide exists for this place yet — Click to generate a Traveler Pulse guide.

Passport, Visa & Immigration

Flying internationally via YXC? Check entry, transit and customs requirements for Canada from official government sources.

Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport is an airport in British Columbia, located 5 nautical miles north of Cranbrook and 20 km (12 mi) south-east of Kimberley, in the Canadian Rockies.

Read full article on Wikipedia