Prince George (International) Airport (YXS): Codes, Runways & Location
Prince George (International) Airport (IATA: YXS · ICAO: CYXS) is a medium-sized airport serving Prince George, Canada. It lies at 53.8843° N, 122.6666° W, 2267 ft (691 m) above sea level.
Overview of Prince George (International) Airport
Prince George (International) Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Prince George in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YXS and the ICAO code CYXS. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Prince George (International) Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3490 m (11450 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, 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 2267 ft (691 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Quesnel Airport (YQZ) about 96 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 ≈ 3,490 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Prince George (International) Airport
Where is Prince George (International) Airport located?
Prince George (International) Airport is located in Prince George, Canada. Its coordinates are 53.8843° N, 122.6666° W.
What is the airport code for Prince George (International) Airport?
Prince George (International) Airport has an IATA code of YXS and an ICAO code of CYXS.
How long is the runway at Prince George (International) Airport?
Prince George (International) Airport's longest runway is about 3490 m (11450 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Prince George (International) Airport have?
Prince George (International) Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Prince George (International) Airport a major airport?
Prince George (International) Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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