# Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport (YKA)

> Kamloops, CA · IATA: YKA · ICAO: CYKA · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `YKA` |
| ICAO | `CYKA` |
| City | Kamloops |
| Country | CA |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 345 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 50.70304, -120.44864 |

## Description

Unlike British Columbia's coastal freight gateways, Kamloops Airport (YKA) handles people far more than cargo. Air Canada, WestJet, Air North and Pacific Coastal Airlines serve the Thompson Valley city, but the airport has no dedicated freight terminal, and air cargo is limited to belly capacity on scheduled flights. Heavier or time-critical shipments are routed through Vancouver (YVR), roughly 3.5 to 4 hours away by road, or through nearby Kelowna. The Trans-Canada Highway (Route 1), the Yellowhead Highway (Route 5) and the CN and CP main lines make Kamloops primarily a road and rail point rather than an air-freight site. For forwarders, YKA is best understood as a passenger airport with feeder-level cargo only.

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