YLW
Kelowna International Airport
Kelowna · CanadaICAO CYLW
Kelowna International Airport (YLW) is an airport serving Kelowna, Canada, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 49° 57' 22.0" N, 119° 22' 40.8" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 1,421 feet (433 meters) above sea level. With 11 direct destinations served by 7 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Vancouver (GMT-7).
Destinations
11
Airlines
7
Elevation ft
1,421/ 433m
America/Vancouver
GMT-7
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Airport Details
IATA Code
YLW
ICAO Code
CYLW
City
Kelowna
Country
Canada
Elevation
1,421 ft
Local Time
09:29 AM (GMT-7)
Coordinates
Latitude:49.9561°
Longitude:-119.3780°
Popular Routes from YLW
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YVR | Vancouver, Canada | 179 mi | 0h 50m | short-haul | 73 kg | View |
| LAX | Los Angeles, United States | 1,106 mi | 2h 46m | medium-haul | 278 kg | View |
| YYC | Calgary, Canada | 249 mi | 0h 58m | short-haul | 102 kg | View |
| SEA | Seattle, United States | 219 mi | 0h 55m | short-haul | 90 kg | View |
| YEG | Edmonton, Canada | 340 mi | 1h 9m | short-haul | 140 kg | View |
| YQF | Red Deer Industrial, Canada | 284 mi | 1h 2m | short-haul | 117 kg | View |
| YXC | Cranbrook, Canada | 163 mi | 0h 48m | short-haul | 67 kg | View |
| YXS | Prince George, Canada | 306 mi | 1h 5m | short-haul | 126 kg | View |
| YXY | Whitehorse, Canada | 962 mi | 2h 29m | medium-haul | 242 kg | View |
| YYJ | Victoria, Canada | 204 mi | 0h 53m | short-haul | 84 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at YLW
7 active airlines serving Kelowna International Airport.
Air Canada
ACCanada
Air North Charter - Canada
4NCanada
Alaska Airlines
ASALASKA
Northwestern Air
J3Canada
Pacific Coastal Airline
8PCanada
United Airlines
UAUnited States
WestJet
WSCanada
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Kelowna International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penticton Airport | YYF | Penticton | Canada | 57 km |
| Kamloops Airport | YKA | Kamloops | Canada | 112 km |
| Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport | YCG | Castlegar | Canada | 146 km |
| Trail Airport | YZZ | Trail | Canada | 163 km |
| Pangborn Memorial Airport | EAT | Wenatchee | United States | 291 km |
| Abbotsford Airport | YXX | Abbotsford | Canada | 240 km |
| Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport | YXC | Cranbrook | Canada | 262 km |
| Tri Cities Airport | PSC | Pasco | United States | 411 km |
Other Airports in Canada
Abbotsford Airport
YXXAbbotsford
Akulivik Airport
AKVAkulivik
Anahim Lake Airport
YAAAnahim Lake
Wapekeka Airport
YAXAngling Lake
Old Arctic Bay Airport
YABArctic Bay
Attawapiskat Airport
YATAttawapiskat
Aupaluk Airport
YPJAupaluk
CFB Bagotville
YBGBagotville
Baie Comeau Airport
YBCBaie Comeau
Baker Lake Airport
YBKBaker Lake
Bathurst Airport
ZBFBathurst
Bearskin Lake Airport
XBEBearskin Lake
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 49° 57' 22.0" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 119° 22' 40.8" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 49.956100
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -119.377998
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Vancouver
- UTC Offset
- GMT-7
- Current Local Time
- 09:29 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 1,421 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 433 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Kelowna International Airport?
The IATA code for Kelowna International Airport is YLW, and its ICAO code is CYLW. The airport is located in Kelowna, Canada.
How many destinations can you fly to from YLW?
There are 11 direct destinations available from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) in Kelowna, Canada.
What airlines fly from YLW?
There are 7 airlines operating from YLW, including Air Canada, Air North Charter - Canada, Alaska Airlines, Northwestern Air, Pacific Coastal Airline, and more.
What timezone is Kelowna International Airport in?
Kelowna International Airport is in the America/Vancouver timezone (GMT-7). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Kelowna International Airport?
Kelowna International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,421 feet (433 meters) above sea level.
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