Medium airport · Cranbrook, Canada
Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport
Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport is a medium airport serving Cranbrook, Canada. Its IATA code is YXC. Its ICAO code is CYXC. It has 1 runway, longest 6,000 ft (ASP). Elevation 3,082 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Cranbrook, Canada |
|---|---|
| IATA code | YXC |
| ICAO code | CYXC |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 6,000 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 3,082 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 49.6108° N, 115.7820° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
In 2008, YXC served over 106,277 passengers and in 2010 had 15,060 aircraft movements. In 2017 YXC served 134,455 passengers, peaked in 2018 serving 184,973 passengers and in 2022 has rebounded from a low of 56,901 passengers during the COVID-19 pandemic to serve 138,700 passengers, a 145% increase year over year from 2021.
Official website: https://flycanadianrockies.com/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Jimsmith Lake Provincial Park · Canada · 9.2 miles away
- Wasa Lake Provincial Park · Canada · 12.7 miles away
- Wardner Provincial Park · Canada · 21.0 miles away
- Kianuko Provincial Park · Canada · 33.2 miles away
- Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park · Canada · 36.7 miles away
- Morrissey Provincial Park · Canada · 37.5 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Fairmont Hot Springs Airport
49.9 miles awayCreston Valley Regional Airport - Art Sutcliffe Field
51.1 miles awayCowley Airport
75.6 miles awayPincher Creek Airport
80.2 miles awayCastlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport
85.9 miles awayMore airports in Canada
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport?
Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport — its IATA code is YXC and its ICAO code is CYXC.
Where is Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport located?
Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport serves Cranbrook, Canada. Its coordinates are 49.6108° N, 115.7820° W.
What is the history of Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport?
In 2008, YXC served over 106,277 passengers and in 2010 had 15,060 aircraft movements. In 2017 YXC served 134,455 passengers, peaked in 2018 serving 184,973 passengers and in 2022 has rebounded from a low of 56,901 passengers during the COVID-19 pandemic to serve 138,700 passengers, a 145% increase year over year from 2021.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#1955
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cranbrook/Canadian_Rockies_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.