Kelowna International Airport — Kelowna, Canada
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Distance & flight time from YLW
Kelowna International Airport
Kelowna International Airport, known by the code YLW, anchors air travel for British Columbia's Okanagan Valley, a region famous for its vineyards, orchards, and long lake shoreline. It stands as the busiest airport in the province's Southern Interior and consistently ranks among Canada's top airports by passenger volume, a reflection of both local population growth and the valley's pull as a wine and outdoor recreation destination. Scheduled flights connect Kelowna to major Canadian hubs such as Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, and Toronto, while seasonal routes serve sun-belt destinations popular with winter travelers escaping the Canadian cold. Beyond passenger service, YLW hosts KF Aerospace, a long-established aircraft maintenance and pilot training operation that has made the airport a notable center for aviation employment in the interior. Nearby ski hills and the lakeside setting keep traffic strong well beyond summer.
Runways at Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 8900 ft (2713 m) | 200 ft (61 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | PACIFIC RDO | 126.7 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 127.5 MHz |
| EMR | EMR | 122.675 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.7 MHz |
| RCO | PENTICTON RDO | 119.6 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 119.6 MHz |
| VDF | 119.6 MHz |
Airports near Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
- Vernon Regional Airport (YVE) — 32.4 km (20.1 mi)
- Penticton Airport (YYF) — 57.1 km (35.5 mi)
- Shuswap Regional Airport (YSN) — 81.5 km (50.6 mi)
- Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport (YKA) — 112.6 km (70.0 mi)
- Grand Forks Airport (ZGF) — 125.0 km (77.7 mi)
- Revelstoke Airport (YRV) — 140.2 km (87.1 mi)
- Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) — 145.6 km (90.5 mi)
- Cache Creek-Ashcroft Regional Airport (YZA) — 165.2 km (102.7 mi)
YLW serves the Okanagan Valley's wine country from Kelowna, ranking among Canada's busiest airports and hosting KF Aerospace, a major maintenance and pilot-training operation based at the field.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Kelowna International Airport?
The IATA code for Kelowna International Airport is YLW.
What is the ICAO code for Kelowna International Airport?
The ICAO code for Kelowna International Airport is CYLW. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.