Medium airport · Kamloops, Canada
Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport
Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport is a medium airport serving Kamloops, Canada. Its IATA code is YKA. Its ICAO code is CYKA. It has 2 runways, longest 8,000 ft (ASP). Elevation 1,133 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Kamloops, Canada |
|---|---|
| IATA code | YKA |
| ICAO code | CYKA |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 8,000 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 1,133 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 50.7030° N, 120.4486° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
Initial examination for the airport's construction began in June 1931, when the city leased 46 acres (19 ha) from fruit-growing company BC Fruitlands. Along with an air show presentation, the airport publicly opened on August 5, 1939. It has 2,780 by 49 ft (847 by 15 m) and 8,000 by 148 ft (2,438 by 45 m) runways aligned 05/23 and 09/27, and served approximately 263,290 passengers in 2011.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Lac du Bois Grasslands Protected Area · Canada · 4.5 miles away
- McConnell Lake Provincial Park · Canada · 12.4 miles away
- Lac Le Jeune Provincial Park · Canada · 15.2 miles away
- Mount Savona Provincial Park · Canada · 15.4 miles away
- Walloper Lake Provincial Park · Canada · 15.8 miles away
- Tunkwa Provincial Park · Canada · 19.9 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Cache Creek-Ashcroft Regional Airport
38.5 miles awayDouglas Lake Airport
39.1 miles awayMerritt Airport
42.2 miles awayShuswap Regional Airport
53.4 miles awayVernon Regional Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport?
Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport — its IATA code is YKA and its ICAO code is CYKA.
Where is Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport located?
Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport serves Kamloops, Canada. Its coordinates are 50.7030° N, 120.4486° W.
What is the history of Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport?
Initial examination for the airport's construction began in June 1931, when the city leased 46 acres (19 ha) from fruit-growing company BC Fruitlands. Along with an air show presentation, the airport publicly opened on August 5, 1939.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#1784
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamloops_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.