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CYLW

YLW

Kelowna International Airport · Kelowna

Key Facts

Technical summary and operational standards.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
1,421 ft / 433 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 119.60 MHz (TWR)
Runway Summary
16/348,900 ftAsphaltLIGHTED

Mission Briefing & Tools

Direct calculators and pre-filled resources for this airport.

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Plan Descent
CROSSWIND
Check Limits
VDP CALC
Visual Point
CONVERTER
QNH / Fuel
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Briefing for Kelowna International Airport (CYLW), Canada. This facility features 1 active runways with an elevation of 1,421 ft. Verified ILS frequencies are available for precision approaches.Maintain a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft for altimeter reset.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

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

Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and verified landing frequencies.

Runway 16 / 34
ILSLIGHTED
Length: 8,900 ft / 2,713 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 175° / 355°
RWY 16
110.30 MHz
ID: I-LW | CRS: 156°
RWY 34
No ILS

Communication Frequencies

ATC 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

Alternatives in the vicinity.

CYVK
Vernon Regional Airport
32 km
CYYF
Penticton Airport
57 km
CZAM
Shuswap Regional Airport
81 km
CYKA
Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport
113 km
CZGF
Grand Forks Airport
125 km

Data Source: OurAirports · Technical Briefing Jan 2026
ILS Data Source: AIP / FAA NASR Cycle Verified