International hub · Kelowna, Canada

Kelowna International

CYLWYLW
Elevation
1,421 ft
Coordinates
49°57′N 119°23′W
Local time
America/Vancouver

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Field information

CYLW runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Kelowna International (CYLW/YLW) has one runway, 16/34, 8,900 ft (2,713 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at CYLW, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    America/Vancouver

  • Country

    Canada

    CA

  • Municipality

    Kelowna

  • Elevation

    1,421 ft

  • Position

    49.9561, -119.3780

  • Traffic level

    Medium

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 6

Runways · CYLW

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
16/348,900 ft (2,713 m)200 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at CYLW.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Kelowna International (CYLW / YLW) in Kelowna, Canada, through one 24/7 OCC desk. CYLW is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at CYLW

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Canada

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Canada. Applicable permit lead times for Canada are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Canada are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at CYLW

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at CYLW covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at CYLW

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at CYLW is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to CYLW

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for CYLW: 49° 57′ 22″ N 119° 22′ 41″ W; elevation 1421 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Kelowna

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Kelowna. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at CYLW.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at CYLW

    Support for freighter operations into CYLW covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where CYLW sits in the network

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Operating into CYLW?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Kelowna International — one desk for the whole trip.

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