Prince George (International) Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Prince George, Canada. Its IATA code is YXS and its ICAO code is CYXS. The airport lies at an elevation of 2,267 ft (691 m) above sea level. It has 3 runway(s); the longest is 15/33, 11,450 ft (3,490 m) long. Local time follows the America/Vancouver time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YXS
- ICAO code
- CYXS
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 2,267 ft (691 m)
- Coordinates
- 53.8843, -122.6666
- Time zone
- America/Vancouver
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 3,769 ft · 1,149 m | 75 ft · 23 m | Asphalt | No |
| 06/24 | 5,624 ft · 1,714 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 15/33 | 11,450 ft · 3,490 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Prince George (International) Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YQZ Quesnel Airport | Quesnel, Canada | 96 km · 60 mi |
| YWL Williams Lake Airport | Williams Lake, Canada | 194 km · 121 mi |
| YPZ Burns Lake Airport | Burns Lake, Canada | 221 km · 137 mi |
| YAA Anahim Lake Airport | Anahim Lake, Canada | 237 km · 147 mi |
| YQU Grande Prairie Airport | Grande Prairie, Canada | 283 km · 176 mi |
| YXJ Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport | Fort Saint John, Canada | 289 km · 180 mi |
| QBC Bella Coola Airport | Bella Coola, Canada | 310 km · 193 mi |
| YYD Smithers Airport | Smithers, Canada | 311 km · 193 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YXS. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 2,243 | 1,393 | 1,211 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 3,736 | 2,322 | 2,017 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,880 | 2,411 | 2,095 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 4,326 | 2,688 | 2,336 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,131 | 4,431 | 3,851 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,339 | 4,560 | 3,963 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,477 | 4,646 | 4,037 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,596 | 4,720 | 4,102 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,136 | 5,055 | 4,393 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,087 | 5,646 | 4,907 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 10,653 | 6,619 | 5,752 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,214 | 6,968 | 6,055 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 11,240 | 6,984 | 6,069 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,528 | 7,785 | 6,765 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,757 | 7,927 | 6,888 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 16,114 | 10,013 | 8,701 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS | Automatic Terminal Information Service , 14-07Z | 128.725 |
| AWOS | Automatic Weather Observation Station, 07-14Z | 128.725 |
| GND | Prince George Ground, 14-07Z | 121.900 |
| MF | Prince George Radio, 07-14Z, 5nm below 5500ASL | 118.300 |
| PAL | Vancouver Control | 133.800 |
| RCO | Williams Lake Radio, 07-14Z | 118.300 |
| RCO | Pacific Radio (FISE) | 122.100 |
| RCO | Prince George Radio (FISE) | 126.700 |
| TWR | Prince George Tower, 14-07Z, (V) | 118.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Prince George (International) Airport?
The IATA code of Prince George (International) Airport is YXS and its ICAO code is CYXS.
Where is Prince George (International) Airport located?
Prince George (International) Airport is in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada, at 53.8843, -122.6666.
What time zone is Prince George (International) Airport in?
Prince George (International) 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 Prince George (International) Airport?
The longest runway listed is 15/33, 11,450 ft (3,490 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Prince George (International) Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Quesnel Airport (YQZ), about 96 km (60 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.