# 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, 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, recently with added Q400 turboprop frequencies for tourism growth. Cargo here travels only as belly load in those cabins; the airport has no dedicated freight terminal. Larger consignments go by road to Calgary (YYC), the nearest international cargo gateway about four hours east. For forwarders, YXC is a passenger and tourism feeder backed by the Kootenay corridor's highway and rail links.

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