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Prince George (International) Airport
Prince George, Canada
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Prince George (International) Airport
Prince George, Canada
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Routes out
8
Destinations
CYXS
ICAO
2267 ft
Elevation
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Northern British Columbia's primary air gateway.
Opened
1940
Location
Prince George, Canada
Prince George Airport (IATA: YXS, ICAO: CYXS) serves Prince George, the largest city in northern British Columbia, Canada. It functions as the primary commercial and general aviation hub for the region, connecting residents to major Canadian cities and beyond.
The airport holds international designation, allowing it to handle cross-border and international charter flights. It plays a critical role in supporting the resource industries—forestry, mining, and energy—that are central to the regional economy.
Managed by the Prince George Airport Authority, the facility has undergone various upgrades over the years to improve passenger facilities and operational capacity, serving hundreds of thousands of passengers annually.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal building with facilities for departures, arrivals, and car rental services.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include car rentals, taxis, and shuttle services connecting the airport to downtown Prince George, approximately 10 kilometres away.
Airlines here
Air Canada and WestJet are the primary carriers operating scheduled service at Prince George Airport, with connections to Vancouver, Calgary, and Edmonton.
Notable facts
- ›Designated as an international airport, enabling customs and immigration processing for qualifying flights.
- ›Elevation of approximately 691 metres (2,267 feet) above sea level.
- ›Serves as a key logistics hub for northern BC's resource extraction industries.
- ›The airport authority is a not-for-profit corporation managing the facility under a long-term lease from Transport Canada.
- ›Has two runways capable of handling larger commercial jet aircraft.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.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 (8 destinations)








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Airlines serving this airport
Routes
YXS → YKA9M · BEH
YXS → YLW9M · BEH
YXS → YXJ9M · BEH
YXS → YXT9M · DH3
YXS → YYC9M · DH3
YXS → YYD9M · BEH
YXS → YYE9M · BEH
YXS → YVRAC · DH4
YXS → YVRWS · DH4 73W
YXS → YYCWS · 736
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Latest news
Prince George Citizen· 9/4/2026
Airport carjacker may seek to change his plea
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Prince George Citizen· 2/23/2026
UPDATED: WestJet to resume flights out of Mexico
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Prince George Citizen· 4/9/2026
Wily coyotes spotted near airport's runways
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Prince George Citizen· 12/4/2025
Airport to begin non-passenger screening
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Prince George Citizen· 5/14/2026
Airport carjacker ordered to appear in court after refusing to emerge from cell
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Prince George Citizen· 6/4/2026
Airport carjacker appears in Prince George court
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