Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (CYXC/YXC) — Cranbrook, Canada
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Port of entry
- Yes, with conditions
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Runways
- 16/34
- Elevation
- 3,082 ft
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Section Breakdown
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: CYXC
- Name: Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 49.610802
- Longitude: -115.781998
- Elevation: 3082 ft
- Country: Canada
- Municipality: Cranbrook
- IATA Code: YXC
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/Edmonton
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 16/34
- Designation: 16/34
- Dimensions: 1829x46m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: N/A
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 122.300 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 133.600 MHz
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies 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: +1 250-426-7913
- 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 15
Fees
- Landing Fee: CAD 5.00 per 1,000 kg MTOW
- Parking Fee: CAD 3.00 per 1,000 kg per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: CAD
- Remarks: Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport. Gateway to Kootenay region. Ski resort access (Fernie, Kimberley).
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: General aviation with 15 people or fewer on board (CBSA AOE/15) 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: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. Mountain approach. Terrain considerations. Check density altitude in summer.
Airport Services
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Canada Permit Requirements
- 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
No permits for private flights. CANPASS or eDeclaration required for customs clearance.
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Airport History
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of CYXC?
- Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
- What fuel is available at CYXC?
- Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does CYXC 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 CYXC located?
- Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (CYXC) is located in Cranbrook, Canada.
- What is the IATA code for CYXC?
- The IATA code for Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport is YXC.
- How long is the runway at CYXC?
- The main runway at Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (16/34) measures 1829x46m.
- Is CYXC a port of entry?
- Yes, with conditions. General aviation with 15 people or fewer on board (CBSA AOE/15). Source: Directory of CBSA Offices and Services, checked 2026-10-15.