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Prince George Airport
Prince George · CanadaICAO CYXS
Prince George Airport (YXS) is an airport serving Prince George, Canada, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 53° 53' 21.8" N, 122° 40' 44.4" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 2,267 feet (691 meters) above sea level. With 8 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Vancouver (GMT-7).
Destinations
8
Airlines
2
Elevation ft
2,267/ 691m
America/Vancouver
GMT-7
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Airport Details
IATA Code
YXS
ICAO Code
CYXS
City
Prince George
Country
Canada
Elevation
2,267 ft
Local Time
09:30 AM (GMT-7)
Coordinates
Latitude:53.8894°
Longitude:-122.6790°
Popular Routes from YXS
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YVR | Vancouver, Canada | 325 mi | 1h 7m | short-haul | 134 kg | View |
| YYC | Calgary, Canada | 412 mi | 1h 17m | short-haul | 169 kg | View |
| YKA | Kamloops, Canada | 240 mi | 0h 57m | short-haul | 98 kg | View |
| YLW | Kelowna, Canada | 306 mi | 1h 5m | short-haul | 126 kg | View |
| YXJ | Fort Saint John, Canada | 180 mi | 0h 50m | short-haul | 74 kg | View |
| YXT | Terrace, Canada | 243 mi | 0h 58m | short-haul | 99 kg | View |
| YYD | Smithers, Canada | 193 mi | 0h 52m | short-haul | 79 kg | View |
| YYE | Fort Nelson, Canada | 342 mi | 1h 9m | short-haul | 141 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at YXS
2 active airlines serving Prince George Airport.
Air Canada
ACCanada
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 Prince George Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quesnel Airport | YQZ | Quesnel | Canada | 97 km |
| Williams Lake Airport | YWL | Williams Lake | Canada | 194 km |
| Anahim Lake Airport | YAA | Anahim Lake | Canada | 237 km |
| Fort St John Airport | YXJ | Fort Saint John | Canada | 289 km |
| Dawson Creek Airport | YDQ | Dawson Creek | Canada | 261 km |
| Vancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome | CXH | Vancouver | Canada | 512 km |
| Fort Nelson Airport | YYE | Fort Nelson | Canada | 551 km |
| Grande Prairie Airport | YQU | Grande Prairie | Canada | 284 km |
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Old Arctic Bay Airport
YABArctic Bay
Attawapiskat Airport
YATAttawapiskat
Aupaluk Airport
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CFB Bagotville
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Baie Comeau Airport
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Baker Lake Airport
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Bathurst Airport
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Bearskin Lake Airport
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Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 53° 53' 21.8" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 122° 40' 44.4" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 53.889400
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -122.679001
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Vancouver
- UTC Offset
- GMT-7
- Current Local Time
- 09:30 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 2,267 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 691 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Prince George Airport?
The IATA code for Prince George Airport is YXS, and its ICAO code is CYXS. The airport is located in Prince George, Canada.
How many destinations can you fly to from YXS?
There are 8 direct destinations available from Prince George Airport (YXS) in Prince George, Canada.
What airlines fly from YXS?
There are 2 airlines operating from YXS, including Air Canada, WestJet.
What timezone is Prince George Airport in?
Prince George Airport is in the America/Vancouver timezone (GMT-7). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Prince George Airport?
Prince George Airport sits at an elevation of 2,267 feet (691 meters) above sea level.
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