Prince George (International) Airport — Prince George, Canada
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Prince George (International) Airport
Prince George Airport (YXS) is the principal air gateway to central British Columbia, serving the city of Prince George and a broad surrounding region reliant on forestry, mining, and agriculture. The airport features a long runway capable of handling narrow-body jets, making it a diversion point for transcontinental and transpacific flights crossing northern Canada. YXS offers scheduled service to Vancouver, Calgary, and other major cities, alongside cargo operations tied to the region's resource industries. As the largest airport in northern BC, Prince George plays a vital economic role, connecting isolated communities to national and international networks while supporting emergency medical transport across a vast, sparsely populated interior.
Runways at Prince George (International) Airport (YXS)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 3769 ft (1149 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | ASP |
| 06/24 | 5624 ft (1714 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
| 15/33 | 11450 ft (3490 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Prince George (International) Airport (YXS)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS | Automatic Terminal Information Service , 14-07Z | 128.725 MHz |
| AWOS | Automatic Weather Observation Station, 07-14Z | 128.725 MHz |
| GND | Prince George Ground, 14-07Z | 121.9 MHz |
| MF | Prince George Radio, 07-14Z, 5nm below 5500ASL | 118.3 MHz |
| PAL | Vancouver Control | 133.8 MHz |
| RCO | Williams Lake Radio, 07-14Z | 118.3 MHz |
| RCO | Pacific Radio (FISE) | 122.1 MHz |
| RCO | Prince George Radio (FISE) | 126.7 MHz |
| TWR | Prince George Tower, 14-07Z, (V) | 118.3 MHz |
Airports near Prince George (International) Airport (YXS)
- Quesnel Airport (YQZ) — 96.0 km (59.7 mi)
- Williams Lake Airport (YWL) — 193.5 km (120.2 mi)
- Chetwynd Airport (YCQ) — 211.3 km (131.3 mi)
- Burns Lake Airport (YPZ) — 220.9 km (137.3 mi)
- Anahim Lake Airport (YAA) — 237.2 km (147.4 mi)
- Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ) — 260.6 km (161.9 mi)
- Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) — 283.3 km (176.0 mi)
- Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) — 289.0 km (179.6 mi)
Prince George Airport (YXS) is central British Columbia's main aviation hub, offering jet service, cargo capacity, and a key diversion runway for transcontinental flights.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Prince George (International) Airport?
The IATA code for Prince George (International) Airport is YXS.
What is the ICAO code for Prince George (International) Airport?
The ICAO code for Prince George (International) Airport is CYXS. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.