Large airport · Kelowna, Canada
Kelowna International Airport
In 2025, YLW was Canada's 9th busiest airport by passenger traffic, with 2,315,432 passengers, representing an 8.5% increase over 2024. Its IATA code is YLW. Its ICAO code is CYLW. It has 1 runway, longest 8,900 ft (ASP). Elevation 1,421 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Kelowna, Canada |
|---|---|
| IATA code | YLW |
| ICAO code | CYLW |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 8,900 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 1,421 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 49.9561° N, 119.3780° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Kelowna International Airport is known for
In 2025, YLW was Canada's 9th busiest airport by passenger traffic, with 2,315,432 passengers, representing an 8.5% increase over 2024.
Official website: https://ylw.kelowna.ca/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Kelowna International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park · Canada · 16.5 miles away
- Okanagan Lake Provincial Park · Canada · 24.3 miles away
- Sun-Oka Beach Provincial Park · Canada · 29.3 miles away
- Kickininee Provincial Park · Canada · 30.3 miles away
- Okanagan Falls Provincial Park · Canada · 43.5 miles away
- Mabel Lake Provincial Park · Canada · 45.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kelowna International Airport?
In 2025, YLW was Canada's 9th busiest airport by passenger traffic, with 2,315,432 passengers, representing an 8.5% increase over 2024.
What is the airport code for Kelowna International Airport?
Kelowna International Airport — its IATA code is YLW and its ICAO code is CYLW.
Where is Kelowna International Airport located?
Kelowna International Airport serves Kelowna, Canada. Its coordinates are 49.9561° N, 119.3780° W.
How high is Kelowna International Airport?
Kelowna International Airport sits at 1,421 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#1808
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelowna_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.