Williams Lake Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Williams Lake, Canada. Its IATA code is YWL and its ICAO code is CYWL. The airport lies at an elevation of 3,085 ft (940 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 12/30, 7,000 ft (2,134 m) long. Local time follows the America/Vancouver time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YWL
- ICAO code
- CYWL
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 3,085 ft (940 m)
- Coordinates
- 52.1831, -122.0540
- Time zone
- America/Vancouver
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 7,000 ft · 2,134 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Williams Lake Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YQZ Quesnel Airport | Quesnel, Canada | 99 km · 62 mi |
| YXS Prince George (International) Airport | Prince George, Canada | 194 km · 121 mi |
| YKA Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport | Kamloops, Canada | 199 km · 124 mi |
| YAA Anahim Lake Airport | Anahim Lake, Canada | 223 km · 139 mi |
| YLW Kelowna International Airport | Kelowna, Canada | 310 km · 193 mi |
| QBC Bella Coola Airport | Bella Coola, Canada | 310 km · 193 mi |
| YPW Powell River Airport | Powell River, Canada | 312 km · 194 mi |
| YBL Campbell River Airport | Campbell River, Canada | 335 km · 208 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YWL. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 2,049 | 1,273 | 1,106 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 3,632 | 2,257 | 1,961 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,836 | 2,383 | 2,071 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 4,151 | 2,579 | 2,241 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,261 | 4,512 | 3,921 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,466 | 4,639 | 4,031 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,608 | 4,727 | 4,108 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,736 | 4,807 | 4,177 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,302 | 5,159 | 4,483 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,248 | 5,746 | 4,994 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 10,845 | 6,739 | 5,856 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 11,122 | 6,911 | 6,006 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,401 | 7,084 | 6,156 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,677 | 7,877 | 6,845 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,716 | 7,902 | 6,866 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 16,202 | 10,067 | 8,748 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| MF | Williams Lake Radio, 5nm below 6100ASL excluding area below 2800 | 122.300 |
| PAL | Vancouver Control | 134.000 |
| PAL | Vancouver Control | 381.400 |
| RADIO | Williams Lake Radio, (V) | 122.300 |
| RCO | Pacific Radio (FISE) | 123.275 |
| VDF | VHF Direction Finding | 122.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Williams Lake Airport?
The IATA code of Williams Lake Airport is YWL and its ICAO code is CYWL.
Where is Williams Lake Airport located?
Williams Lake Airport is in Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada, at 52.1831, -122.0540.
What time zone is Williams Lake Airport in?
Williams Lake Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Vancouver. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Williams Lake Airport?
The longest runway listed is 12/30, 7,000 ft (2,134 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Williams Lake Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Quesnel Airport (YQZ), about 99 km (62 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.