Williams Lake Airport (YWL): Codes, Runways & Location
Williams Lake Airport (IATA: YWL · ICAO: CYWL) is a medium-sized airport serving Williams Lake, Canada. It lies at 52.1831° N, 122.0540° W, 3085 ft (940 m) above sea level.
Overview of Williams Lake Airport
Williams Lake Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Williams Lake in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YWL and the ICAO code CYWL. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Williams Lake Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2134 m (7000 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 3085 ft (940 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being South Cariboo Region / 108 Mile Airport (ZMH) about 70 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 ≈ 2,134 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Williams Lake Airport
Where is Williams Lake Airport located?
Williams Lake Airport is located in Williams Lake, Canada. Its coordinates are 52.1831° N, 122.0540° W.
What is the airport code for Williams Lake Airport?
Williams Lake Airport has an IATA code of YWL and an ICAO code of CYWL.
How long is the runway at Williams Lake Airport?
Williams Lake Airport's longest runway is about 2134 m (7000 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Williams Lake Airport have?
Williams Lake Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Williams Lake Airport a major airport?
Williams Lake Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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