# Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat (YXT)

> Terrace, CA · IATA: YXT · ICAO: CYXT · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `YXT` |
| ICAO | `CYXT` |
| City | Terrace |
| Country | CA |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 217 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 54.46850, -128.57601 |

## Description

Ranked Canada's 19th-busiest airport by passengers in 2024, Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat (IATA: YXT, ICAO: CYXT) anchors the industrial northwest of British Columbia, serving Terrace, Kitimat, Thornhill and the Nass Valley. Demand is driven by mining, forestry and the LNG Canada project at Kitimat, which shipped its first export cargo in 2025. Scheduled service is provided mainly by Air Canada Express and WestJet Encore; passenger numbers slipped in 2025 (about 171,000 from January to August). Air cargo moves mainly as belly freight on these flights and as project charters, with no dedicated freighter services. Heavy project cargo reaches the region chiefly via the Port of Kitimat and road, while time-critical air freight is consolidated through Vancouver (YVR). For forwarders, YXT offers fast passenger and express access, with Vancouver as the cargo gateway.

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