# Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)

> Cranbrook, CA · IATA: YXC · ICAO: CYXC · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `YXC` |
| ICAO | `CYXC` |
| City | Cranbrook |
| Country | CA |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 939 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 49.61080, -115.78200 |

## Description

Cranbrook's airport is built for skiers and sightseers more than shippers: opened in 1992 as the Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC/CYXC), it is the East Kootenay's gateway to the mountains. Air Canada, WestJet and Pacific Coastal connect the field – perched around 940 metres above sea level – to Vancouver, Calgary and Kelowna, and both network carriers expanded capacity for 2026. Cargo here travels only as belly load in those cabins; the airport has no dedicated freight terminal and no freighter services. Larger consignments go by road to Calgary (YYC), the nearest international cargo gateway about four hours east, with Kelowna (YLW) an option towards the coast and Spokane (GEG) a cross-border alternative in the United States. For forwarders, YXC is a passenger and tourism feeder backed by the Kootenay corridor's highway and rail links.

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