Revelstoke Airport — Revelstoke, Canada
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereRevelstoke Airport in Revelstoke uses the IATA code YRV, with CYRV as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from YRV
Revelstoke Airport
Revelstoke Airport, identified by YRV, lies in the mountainous interior of British Columbia along the Columbia River, surrounded by the Selkirk and Monashee ranges. Best known today as a gateway for world-class heli-skiing, cat-skiing, and mountaineering, the airport supports general aviation, charter flights, and seasonal traffic tied to Revelstoke Mountain Resort. Steep terrain and unpredictable mountain weather make YRV a demanding airfield for pilots, and its runway primarily accommodates smaller fixed-wing aircraft rather than commercial jets. Outside winter sports season, the airport also serves hikers, kayakers, and forestry operations drawn to the dramatic Columbia River valley landscape surrounding this outdoor recreation town.
Runways at Revelstoke Airport (YRV)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 4800 ft (1463 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Revelstoke Airport (YRV)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| RCO | PACIFIC RDO | 126.7 MHz |
| UNIC | ATF/UNICOM | 122.8 MHz |
Airports near Revelstoke Airport (YRV)
- Shuswap Regional Airport (YSN) — 79.7 km (49.5 mi)
- Vernon Regional Airport (YVE) — 113.5 km (70.5 mi)
- Kelowna International Airport (YLW) — 140.2 km (87.1 mi)
- Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport (YKA) — 161.6 km (100.4 mi)
- Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) — 189.4 km (117.7 mi)
- Penticton Airport (YYF) — 194.8 km (121.0 mi)
- Grand Forks Airport (ZGF) — 217.2 km (135.0 mi)
- Cache Creek-Ashcroft Regional Airport (YZA) — 221.1 km (137.4 mi)
YRV, Revelstoke Airport in British Columbia's Columbia River valley, serves heli-skiing and mountaineering tourism amid the Selkirk and Monashee ranges with general aviation and seasonal charter flights.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Revelstoke Airport?
The IATA code for Revelstoke Airport is YRV.
What is the ICAO code for Revelstoke Airport?
The ICAO code for Revelstoke Airport is CYRV. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.