Airport

YOUR WAY INTO THE KOOTENAYS

Getting here is simple. Canadian Rockies International Airport, YXC, sits just minutes from downtown Cranbrook and offers daily, direct flights to Vancouver, Calgary, and Kelowna with Air Canada, WestJet, and Pacific Coastal Airlines. Step off the plane and you are already in the Kootenays. Inside the terminal and just outside the departures doors, you will find local artwork that reflects the land and stories that shape this region.

YXC is open seven days a week from 04:00 to 01:15, with a daily closure between 20:15 and 23:15. Free WiFi is available throughout the terminal by connecting to City_Public. The Airport Administration Office is located to the right of the car rental kiosks and is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. If you need assistance, have feedback, or are inquiring about lost and found items, you can visit in person or email airport@cranbrook.ca. Items lost on an aircraft should be reported directly to your airline. Baggage carts are available in the arrivals area and outside the departures doors for a refundable one dollar coin. All public areas are fully wheelchair accessible, and airline staff can provide mobility assistance to and from the aircraft with advance notice.

Choose YXC

Choosing YXC means choosing ease. You can park close, move through the terminal in minutes, and skip the long lines that come with larger airports. You are not navigating a maze. You are stepping into a place that knows where it stands and who it serves. Flying local supports more routes, stronger service, and competitive fares for the entire region. It keeps travel simple, close to home, and connected to the community you are here to explore.

YXC also takes its role in the region seriously. The airport’s approach to environmental, social, and economic sustainability guides daily operations and long-term planning. In 2012, YXC received the William Templeton Award in recognition of its sustainability efforts. Work continues on a comprehensive sustainability plan with clear goals and measurable results. Choosing to fly in and out of YXC helps strengthen service, support competitive fares, and keep our regional airport thriving for the communities it serves.

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