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Prince George (International) Airport

IATA YXSICAO CYXS🇨🇦 Prince George
Coordinates
53.8843°N, 122.6666°W
Elevation
2,267 ft (691 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
CA-BC
Time zone
Vancouver(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
16.4° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:39
Sunrise
06:17
Sunset
20:08
Civil dusk
20:45

About 13h 51m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Prince George (International) Airport

Prince George (International) Airport

Prince George Airport is an airport located in Prince George, British Columbia, serving the city of Prince George and the surrounding area. The airport is operated by the Prince George Airport Authority.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
15 / 33▸ displaced11,450 ft / 3,490 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
06 / 24▸ displaced5,624 ft / 1,714 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
01 / 19▸ displaced3,769 ft / 1,149 m75 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (9)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ATISAutomatic Terminal Information Service , 14-07Z128.725 MHz
AWOSAutomatic Weather Observation Station, 07-14Z128.725 MHz
GNDPrince George Ground, 14-07Z121.900 MHz
MFPrince George Radio, 07-14Z, 5nm below 5500ASL118.300 MHz
PALVancouver Control133.800 MHz
RCOWilliams Lake Radio, 07-14Z118.300 MHz
RCOPacific Radio (FISE)122.100 MHz
RCOPrince George Radio (FISE)126.700 MHz
TWRPrince George Tower, 14-07Z, (V)118.300 MHz

Services & operations

Hours
3:30am – 12:30am
Services
ParkingRestaurantCafeLoungeInternet

Parking fees are $2/hour, $15/day, and $75/week.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(3)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (2)
Nonstop destinations (8)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
V301 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V325 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V298 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
PRINCE GEORGE, BC CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
PRINCE GEORGE, BC CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
PRINCE GEORGE, BC TAClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T692 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V324 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
PRINCE GEORGE CZClass DControlledGND5500 ft MSL
PRINCE GEORGE XPNDR MANDTRYClass EControlled5200 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
V324 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
V325 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
PRINCE GEORGE, BC TAClass EControlled700 ft GND12500 ft MSL
V298 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Canada airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: S (from about 180°), on 34% of observations, averaging 9 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan40%549 ft
Feb48%355 ft
Mar63%1,092 ft
Apr82%1,489 ft
May79%2,140 ft
Jun83%2,518 ft
Jul76%2,652 ft
Aug70%2,550 ft
Sep60%2,075 ft
Oct60%1,444 ft
Nov46%1,006 ft
Dec39%650 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~3552,652 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Prince George (International) Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Prince George (International) Airport?

The ICAO code for Prince George (International) Airport is CYXS, and its IATA code is YXS.

Where is Prince George (International) Airport located?

Prince George (International) Airport is medium airport located in Prince George, Canada, at an elevation of 2,267 ft (691 m).

How many runways does Prince George (International) Airport have?

Prince George (International) Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 11,450 ft / 3,490 m.

Which airlines fly to Prince George (International) Airport?

Airlines historically serving Prince George (International) Airport include Air Canada, WestJet (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Prince George (International) Airport?

Historical data lists 8 nonstop destinations from Prince George (International) Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Prince George (International) Airport in?

Prince George (International) Airport is in the America/Vancouver time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Prince George (International) Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Prince George (International) Airport is approximately 16.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Prince George (International) Airport?

The nearest airport to Prince George (International) Airport is Beaverley Airport (CBA8), about 8.7 nm to the w, followed by Quesnel Airport and Nazko Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Prince George (International) Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.