Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport — Kamloops, Canada
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereKamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport in Kamloops uses the IATA code YKA, with CYKA as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from YKA
Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport
Kamloops Airport, known by the code YKA, serves the city of Kamloops in the interior of British Columbia, Canada. Situated along the Thompson River valley, it functions as a regional hub offering scheduled flights to Vancouver and other provincial destinations, along with cargo and general aviation services. YKA plays a critical role during wildfire season, frequently serving as a base for water bomber tankers and firefighting aircraft that respond to blazes across the BC interior. The airport's single paved runway accommodates narrow-body regional jets and turboprops, supporting both business travel and tourism to the surrounding Okanagan-adjacent region. Kamloops' airport reflects the broader importance of interior BC transportation links amid mountainous terrain.
Runways at Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport (YKA)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 1875 ft (572 m) | 49 ft (15 m) | ASP |
| 09/27 | 8000 ft (2438 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport (YKA)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CLNC DEL | Light hrs | 121.9 MHz |
| MF | Kamloops Radio, 5nm below 4100ASL | 125.7 MHz |
| PAL | Vancouver Control | 132.35 MHz |
| PVT ADV | Shell Aerocenter | 123 MHz |
| RCO | Pacific Radio (FISE) | 123.375 MHz |
| VDF | 125.7 MHz |
Airports near Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport (YKA)
- Cache Creek-Ashcroft Regional Airport (YZA) — 61.9 km (38.5 mi)
- Shuswap Regional Airport (YSN) — 85.9 km (53.4 mi)
- Vernon Regional Airport (YVE) — 94.0 km (58.4 mi)
- Kelowna International Airport (YLW) — 112.6 km (70.0 mi)
- Penticton Airport (YYF) — 150.5 km (93.5 mi)
- Revelstoke Airport (YRV) — 161.6 km (100.4 mi)
- Williams Lake Airport (YWL) — 198.6 km (123.4 mi)
- Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) — 231.5 km (143.8 mi)
Kamloops Airport (YKA) in British Columbia's interior provides scheduled regional flights and doubles as a key wildfire-response base for water bomber aircraft serving the province's fire-prone Thompson valley.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport?
The IATA code for Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport is YKA.
What is the ICAO code for Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport?
The ICAO code for Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport is CYKA. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.