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Kelowna International Airport (CYLW/YLW) — Kelowna, Canada
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Port of entry
- Yes, with conditions
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Tower
- 119.6
- Runways
- 16/34
- Elevation
- 1,421 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
4/4
Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
7/10
Observed Activity
· Oct 26
2 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 00:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
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: Not recorded
- 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: Not recorded
- 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: Not recorded
- 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, with conditions: Aircraft with up to 215 passengers (CBSA AOE/215) Source: Directory of CBSA Offices and Services, checked 2026-10-15
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: Not recorded
- Curfew End: Not recorded
- 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
I6078/26
caution
Only runway closed
RWY 16/34 AND ALL TWY CLSD. AVBL FOR COMMERCIAL SKED AND
MEDEVAC FLT ONLY WITH 60MIN PN CTC 250-807-4350
2026-10-27 06:59 UTC
2026-10-28 12:00 UTC
A6742/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
RSC 16 5/5/5 100 PCT WET, 100 PCT WET, 100 PCT WET. VALID OCT 27
1136 - OCT 27 1936.
RSC 34 5/5/5 100 PCT WET, 100 PCT WET, 100 PCT WET. VALID OCT 27
1136 - OCT 27 1936.
ADDN NON-GRF/TALPA INFO:
CRFI 16 NR/NR/NR.
CRFI 34 NR/NR/NR.
2026-10-27 11:36 UTC
2026-10-27 19:36 UTC
A6721/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
RSC 16 5/5/5 100 PCT WET, 100 PCT WET, 100 PCT WET. VALID OCT 27
1000 - OCT 27 1800.
RSC 34 5/5/5 100 PCT WET, 100 PCT WET, 100 PCT WET. VALID OCT 27
1000 - OCT 27 1800.
ADDN NON-GRF/TALPA INFO:
CRFI 16 NR/NR/NR.
CRFI 34 NR/NR/NR.
2026-10-27 10:00 UTC
2026-10-27 18:00 UTC
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- It depends on the flight. No permits for private flights. CANPASS or eDeclaration required for customs clearance. Permit details for 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, with conditions. Aircraft with up to 215 passengers (CBSA AOE/215). Source: Directory of CBSA Offices and Services, checked 2026-10-15.