Shuswap Regional Airport — Salmon Arm, Canada
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Shuswap Regional Airport (Salmon Arm) is YSN — its ICAO code is CZAM.
Distance & flight time from YSN
Shuswap Regional Airport
Shuswap Regional Airport, identified by YSN, sits near Salmon Arm in the Shuswap Lake region of south-central British Columbia, an area renowned for houseboating, wineries, and freshwater recreation. The airport handles general aviation, flight training, and seasonal charter traffic tied to the tourism economy that peaks during summer months when visitors flock to the lake's warm waters. YSN also supports agricultural operations in the surrounding fruit-growing valleys and occasional forest-fire response flights during dry summer conditions. Without scheduled airline service, the airport functions primarily as a recreational and community aviation asset for Salmon Arm and neighboring Shuswap-area municipalities.
Runways at Shuswap Regional Airport (YSN)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 4260 ft (1298 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Shuswap Regional Airport (YSN)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| UNIC | ATF/UNICOM | 122.9 MHz |
Airports near Shuswap Regional Airport (YSN)
- Vernon Regional Airport (YVE) — 49.1 km (30.5 mi)
- Revelstoke Airport (YRV) — 79.7 km (49.5 mi)
- Kelowna International Airport (YLW) — 81.5 km (50.6 mi)
- Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport (YKA) — 85.9 km (53.4 mi)
- Penticton Airport (YYF) — 138.2 km (85.9 mi)
- Cache Creek-Ashcroft Regional Airport (YZA) — 147.6 km (91.7 mi)
- Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) — 191.8 km (119.2 mi)
- Grand Forks Airport (ZGF) — 194.0 km (120.5 mi)
YSN, Shuswap Regional Airport near Salmon Arm, British Columbia, supports general aviation and tourism-season charter flights for the houseboating and wine-country region around Shuswap Lake.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Shuswap Regional Airport?
The IATA code for Shuswap Regional Airport is YSN.
What is the ICAO code for Shuswap Regional Airport?
The ICAO code for Shuswap Regional Airport is CZAM. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.