Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC): Codes, Runways & Location
Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (IATA: YXC · ICAO: CYXC) is a medium-sized airport serving Cranbrook, Canada. It lies at 49.6108° N, 115.7820° W, 3082 ft (939 m) above sea level.
Overview of Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport
Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Cranbrook in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YXC and the ICAO code CYXC. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1829 m (6000 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 3082 ft (939 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Fairmont Hot Springs Airport (YCZ) about 80 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,829 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport
Where is Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport located?
Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport is located in Cranbrook, Canada. Its coordinates are 49.6108° N, 115.7820° W.
What is the airport code for Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport?
Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport has an IATA code of YXC and an ICAO code of CYXC.
How long is the runway at Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport?
Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport's longest runway is about 1829 m (6000 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport have?
Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport a major airport?
Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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