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Medicine Hat Regional Airport
Medicine Hat, Canada

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Medicine Hat Regional Airport
Medicine Hat, Canada
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CYXH
ICAO
2352 ft
Elevation
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Southern Alberta's gateway serving the Hat city region.
Opened
1940
Location
Medicine Hat, Canada
Medicine Hat Regional Airport (IATA: YXH, ICAO: CYXH) is a small regional airport located in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. It serves as the primary air travel hub for southeastern Alberta and parts of southwestern Saskatchewan, providing scheduled passenger service and general aviation facilities.
The airport is owned and operated by the City of Medicine Hat and handles a relatively modest volume of commercial and general aviation traffic. Its single runway and compact terminal are well suited to the community it serves.
Medicine Hat Regional Airport has historically been served by Air Canada Express partners, offering connections primarily through Calgary International Airport. The airport also supports cargo operations, charter flights, and private aviation activity.
Terminals
The airport features a single, compact passenger terminal building designed to accommodate regional traffic volumes efficiently.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options from the airport to the city of Medicine Hat include taxis and rental cars, as public transit service to the terminal is limited.
Airlines here
Air Canada Express (operated by Jazz Aviation) has historically provided the primary scheduled service, connecting Medicine Hat to Calgary.
Notable facts
- ›The airport was originally established as a Royal Canadian Air Force training base during World War II.
- ›It sits at an elevation of approximately 2,352 feet (717 metres) above sea level.
- ›The airport is owned and operated by the City of Medicine Hat.
- ›It features a single asphalt runway designated 16/34.
- ›The facility supports both commercial passenger service and general aviation, including private and charter operations.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
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Latest news
CBC· 6/24/2026
WestJet no longer flies to Medicine Hat and Lethbridge. What's next? | CBC News
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Medicine Hat News· 6/25/2026
WestJet flies out of YXH for final time
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City of Medicine Hat· 7/9/2026
Traffic, parking accommodations for Family, Fun and Flight
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CHAT News Today· 7/9/2026
Family, Fun and Flight Airshow returns to Medicine Hat Regional Airport on Friday
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calgaryherald.com· 6/8/2026
'A challenge': Medicine Hat aggressively pursuing WestJet replacement
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CHAT News Today· 6/16/2026
Medicine Hat council adopts airport strategy and hears Special Olympics update at its meeting Monday
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