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Abbotsford International Airport

Abbotsford, Canada

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Abbotsford International Airport

Abbotsford, Canada

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CYXX

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195 ft

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Fraser Valley's gateway connecting British Columbia to the world.

Opened

1942

Location

Abbotsford, Canada

Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) is a public airport located in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada, approximately 70 kilometres east of Vancouver. It serves as an important regional hub for the Fraser Valley and offers a lower-cost alternative to Vancouver International Airport for both passengers and cargo operations. The airport hosts scheduled passenger service, charter flights, and significant cargo and freight operations. It is also home to the renowned Abbotsford International Airshow, one of North America's largest airshows, held annually and attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors. Abbotsford International is operated by the Abbotsford Airport Authority and has seen growth in both low-cost carrier services and general aviation activity. Its dual role as a commercial and military-adjacent facility reflects its strategic position in the lower Fraser Valley.

Terminals

The airport operates a single passenger terminal building handling all commercial airline arrivals and departures.

Getting to & from

Ground transportation options include taxis, rideshare services, and rental cars, though dedicated public transit links to the broader Metro Vancouver transit network are limited.

Airlines here

Major airlines serving YXX have included WestJet, Flair Airlines, and various charter and seasonal carriers offering domestic and limited international routes.

Notable facts

›Home to the Abbotsford International Airshow, one of North America's largest annual airshows.
›The airport originated as a Royal Canadian Air Force base during World War II.
›Located approximately 70 km east of Vancouver, providing a lower-cost alternative to YVR.
›The airport handles both commercial passenger traffic and significant cargo operations.
›Elevation is approximately 195 feet (59 metres) above sea level.

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Airlines serving this airport

WestJet

Routes

YXX → YEGWS · 73W

YXX → YYCWS · 73W 736

Aircraft operating here

73W2 routes Boeing 737-6001 routes

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Encyclopaedia

Abbotsford International Airport is located in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada, 2.2 nautical miles southwest of the city centre. It is the second largest airport in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia, after Vancouver International Airport (YVR), and is in close proximity to British Columbia Highway 1, and the US-Canada border. It is located about 65 kilometres (40 mi) from downtown Vancouver.

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