Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport — Cranbrook, Canada

Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) is located in the East Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada, serving the city of Cranbrook and surrounding mountain communities. Despite its international designation, the airport primarily handles domestic scheduled flights to Calgary and Vancouver, catering to residents, business travelers, and tourists visiting nearby ski resorts and Rocky Mountain destinations. YXC's runway is notably long for a regional airport, a legacy of its earlier role supporting larger aircraft and diversions. The surrounding Kootenay region relies on the airport for access given the mountainous terrain that makes overland travel slower, positioning Cranbrook as a key transportation node for southeastern British Columbia.