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Kelowna International Airport (CYLW/YLW) — Kelowna, Canada
Kelowna International Airport (CYLW/YLW) serves Kelowna, Canada. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (16/34). Field elevation is 1421 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Observed Activity
· Sep 11
3 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 00:00Z
2026-09-092026-09-11
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: CYLW
- Name: Kelowna International Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 49.9561
- Longitude: -119.377998
- Elevation: 1421 ft
- Country: Canada
- Municipality: Kelowna
- IATA Code: YLW
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 16/34
- Designation: 16/34
- Dimensions: 2713x61m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 119.600 MHz
- Ground: 121.700 MHz
- Operations: 126.700 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 127.500 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours
Kelowna International Airport operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +1 250-807-4350
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Customs
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Phone: 888-226-7277
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: AOE 30
Fees
- Landing Fee: CAD 7.00 per 1,000 kg MTOW
- Parking Fee: CAD 4.00 per 1,000 kg per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: CAD
- Remarks: Kelowna International Airport. Okanagan Valley wine region. Growing international service. WestJet, Air Canada.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Available during standard hours.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: CBSA port of entry. Customs available. Seasonal international charters and scheduled service.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 00:00
- Curfew End: 00:00
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Noise abatement procedures. Mountain terrain on approach. Wildfire smoke possible in summer.
Airport Services
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Canada Permit Requirements
Fast
Landing: 1d
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A
- Landing Lead Time: 2-4 weeks (Non-Scheduled International Licence for charter); 2-48 hours advance for CANPASS reporting
Private / GA Operations:
No permits for private flights. CANPASS or eDeclaration required for customs clearance.
Active NOTAMs
I3940/26
critical
Only runway closed
RWY 16/34 CLSD AVBL FOR MEDEVAC AND SKED FLT ONLY WITH 180MIN PPR
CTC 250-807-4350.
2026-07-30 05:00:49
Until further notice
A9025/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
RSC 16 6/6/6 DRY, DRY, DRY. VALID SEP 12 0257 - SEP 12 1057.
RSC 34 6/6/6 DRY, DRY, DRY. VALID SEP 12 0257 - SEP 12 1057.
ADDN NON-GRF/TALPA INFO:
CRFI 16 NR/NR/NR.
CRFI 34 NR/NR/NR.
2026-09-12 02:57:00
2026-09-12 10:57:00
A4817/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
RSC 16 6/6/6 DRY, DRY, DRY. VALID AUG 12 1440 - AUG 12 2240.
RSC 34 6/6/6 DRY, DRY, DRY. VALID AUG 12 1440 - AUG 12 2240.
ADDN NON-GRF/TALPA INFO:
CRFI 16 NR/NR/NR.
CRFI 34 NR/NR/NR.
2026-08-12 14:45:45
Until further notice
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Airport History
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- What are the operating hours of CYLW?
- Kelowna International Airport operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
- What is the tower frequency at CYLW?
- The tower frequency at Kelowna International Airport is 119.6 MHz.
- What fuel is available at CYLW?
- Kelowna International Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does CYLW require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Kelowna International Airport (Canada).
- Where is CYLW located?
- Kelowna International Airport (CYLW) is located in Kelowna, Canada.
- What is the IATA code for CYLW?
- The IATA code for Kelowna International Airport is YLW.
- How long is the runway at CYLW?
- The main runway at Kelowna International Airport (16/34) measures 2713x61m.
- Does CYLW have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Kelowna International Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 16/34.
- Is CYLW a port of entry?
- Yes, Kelowna International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.