Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat — Terrace, Canada
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereNorthwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat in Terrace uses the IATA code YXT, with CYXT as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from YXT
Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat
Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat (YXT) serves the twin communities of Terrace and Kitimat in northwestern British Columbia, an area shaped by forestry, aluminum smelting, and growing liquefied natural gas development. The airport offers scheduled flights to Vancouver, supporting both business travelers tied to industrial projects and residents needing connections to broader Canada. Surrounded by mountainous terrain and the Skeena River valley, YXT's runway and approach procedures reflect the demanding geography of the Pacific Northwest coast. As regional industrial investment has grown, so has traffic through Northwest Regional, positioning the airport as an increasingly important economic conduit for a historically remote corner of British Columbia.
Runways at Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat (YXT)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5373 ft (1638 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
| 15/33 | 7497 ft (2285 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat (YXT)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | MANDATORY FREQ RDO | 122 MHz |
| CNTR | VANCOUVER CNTR | 128.4 MHz |
| RCO | PACIFIC RDO | 126.7 MHz |
| RDO | RDO | 122 MHz |
Airports near Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat (YXT)
- Smithers Airport (YYD) — 98.0 km (60.9 mi)
- Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) — 122.7 km (76.2 mi)
- Burns Lake Airport (YPZ) — 170.1 km (105.7 mi)
- Stewart Airport (ZST) — 185.9 km (115.5 mi)
- Annette Island Airport (ANN) — 202.4 km (125.8 mi)
- Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) — 223.5 km (138.9 mi)
- Masset Airport (ZMT) — 235.7 km (146.5 mi)
- Sandspit Airport (YZP) — 251.6 km (156.3 mi)
Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat (YXT) connects northwestern British Columbia's industrial Terrace-Kitimat corridor to Vancouver amid rising LNG-driven industry demand and growth.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat?
The IATA code for Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat is YXT.
What is the ICAO code for Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat?
The ICAO code for Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat is CYXT. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.