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Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
Kelowna International Airport is an international airport serving Kelowna (British Columbia), Canada. Its IATA code is YLW and its ICAO code is CYLW. It has one runway, 2,713 m long.
- IATAYLW
- ICAOCYLW
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- YLW
- ICAO code
- CYLW
- City
- Kelowna
- Region / province
- British Columbia
- Country / territory
- Canada
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 49.9561° N, 119.3780° W
- Elevation
- 433 m (1,421 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Creston (UTC-07:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,713 m (8,900 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 2,713 m8,900 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
11,326 km
Direct flight: ≈ 14 h 40 min
Hanoi (HAN)
10,939 km
Direct flight: ≈ 14 h 10 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
11,916 km
Direct flight: ≈ 15 h 25 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Air / ground A/G | 126.700 MHz |
| ATIS | 127.500 MHz |
| Emergency EMR | 122.675 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.700 MHz |
| RCO | 119.600 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 119.600 MHz |
| VDF | 119.600 MHz |
Air freight to and from Kelowna International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Kelowna through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Canada
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbotsford International Airport | YXX | 239 km |
| Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport | YXC | 261 km |
| Vancouver International Airport | YVR | 287 km |
| Victoria International Airport | YYJ | 328 km |
| Comox Valley International Airport / CFB Comox | YQQ | 396 km |
| Calgary International Airport | YYC | 401 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Kelowna International Airport?
The IATA code of Kelowna International Airport is YLW and its ICAO code is CYLW. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Kelowna International Airport located?
Kelowna International Airport is in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, at coordinates 49.9561° N, 119.3780° W and an elevation of 433 m (1,421 ft).
How far is Kelowna International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Kelowna International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 11,916 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 10,939 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 11,326 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 15 h 25 min.
How long is the runway at Kelowna International Airport?
The longest runway at Kelowna International Airport is 2,713 m (8,900 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Kelowna International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Kelowna International Airport (YLW) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.