Kelowna International Airport (YLW): Codes, Runways & Location
Kelowna International Airport (IATA: YLW · ICAO: CYLW) is a large airport serving Kelowna, Canada. It lies at 49.9561° N, 119.3780° W, 1421 ft (433 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kelowna International Airport
Kelowna International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Kelowna in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YLW and the ICAO code CYLW. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Kelowna International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2713 m (8900 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, 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 1421 ft (433 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Vernon Regional Airport (YVE) about 32 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 ≈ 2,713 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kelowna International Airport
Where is Kelowna International Airport located?
Kelowna International Airport is located in Kelowna, Canada. Its coordinates are 49.9561° N, 119.3780° W.
What is the airport code for Kelowna International Airport?
Kelowna International Airport has an IATA code of YLW and an ICAO code of CYLW.
How long is the runway at Kelowna International Airport?
Kelowna International Airport's longest runway is about 2713 m (8900 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Kelowna International Airport have?
Kelowna International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Kelowna International Airport a major airport?
Kelowna International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
Details for Kelowna International Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →