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CYLW

Kelowna International Airport · Kelowna

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
1,421 ft / 433 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 119.60 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
16/34 · 8,900 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Kelowna International Airport (CYLW), located in Kelowna, Canada. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 1,421 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Kelowna International Airport
ICAO / IATA
CYLW / YLW
Municipality
Kelowna
Country
Region
CA-BC — British Columbia
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,421 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 16 / 34
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,900 ft / 2,713 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 175° / 355°
RWY 16 (175°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: I-LW | CRS: 156°
RWY 34 (355°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/G PACIFIC RDO
126.70 MHz
ATIS ATIS
127.50 MHz
EMR EMR
122.67 MHz
GND GND
121.70 MHz
RCO PENTICTON RDO
119.60 MHz
TWR TWR
119.60 MHz
VDF
119.60 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

CYVK
Vernon Regional Airport
32 km / 18 nm
CYYF
Penticton Airport
57 km / 31 nm
CZAM
Shuswap Regional Airport
81 km / 44 nm
CYKA
Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport
113 km / 61 nm
CZGF
Grand Forks Airport
125 km / 67 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026