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Prince George Airport (CYXS/YXS) — Prince George, Canada

Prince George Airport (CYXS/YXS) serves Prince George, Canada. This is a mid-sized airport with 3 runways (01/19, 06/24). Field elevation is 2267 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: CYXS
  • Name: Prince George Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 53.884312
  • Longitude: -122.666557
  • Elevation: 2267 ft
  • Country: Canada
  • Municipality: Prince George
  • IATA Code: YXS
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Vancouver
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 01/19

  • Designation: 01/19
  • Dimensions: 1149x23m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), NDB
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 06/24

  • Designation: 06/24
  • Dimensions: 1714x46m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 15/33

  • Designation: 15/33
  • Dimensions: 3490x46m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.300 MHz
  • Ground: 121.900 MHz
  • Operations: 118.300 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 133.800 MHz
  • ATIS: 128.725, 128.725 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

Prince George 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: +1 250-963-2400
  • 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. Hours: 1630-0030Z‡

Fees

  • Landing Fee: CAD 6.00 per 1,000 kg MTOW
  • Parking Fee: CAD 3.50 per 1,000 kg per 24h
  • Handling Mandatory: No
  • Currency: CAD
  • Remarks: Prince George Airport. Northern BC hub. Forestry and mining sector. Central Interior gateway.

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 with advance notice.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: 00:00
  • Curfew End: 00:00
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: No curfew. De-icing mandatory Nov-Apr. 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.

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of CYXS?
Prince George Airport operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
What is the tower frequency at CYXS?
The tower frequency at Prince George Airport is 118.3 MHz.
What fuel is available at CYXS?
Prince George Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does CYXS require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Prince George Airport (Canada).
Where is CYXS located?
Prince George Airport (CYXS) is located in Prince George, Canada.
What is the IATA code for CYXS?
The IATA code for Prince George Airport is YXS.
How long is the runway at CYXS?
The main runway at Prince George Airport (01/19) measures 1149x23m.
Does CYXS have an ILS approach?
Yes, Prince George Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 15/33.
Is CYXS a port of entry?
Yes, Prince George Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.