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CYXC

Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport · Cranbrook

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
3,082 ft / 939 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
A/G 122.30 MHz (MF)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
16/34 · 6,000 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (CYXC), located in Cranbrook, 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 3,082 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.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
Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport
ICAO / IATA
CYXC / YXC
Municipality
Cranbrook
Country
Region
CA-BC — British Columbia
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
3,082 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 16 / 34
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,000 ft / 1,829 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 178.1° / 358.1°
RWY 16 (178.1°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34 (358.1°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/G MF
122.30 MHz
CNTR VANCOUVER CNTR
133.60 MHz
RCO PACIFIC RDO
126.70 MHz
RDO RDO
122.30 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

CZPC
Pincher Creek Airport
129 km / 70 nm
CYCG
Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport
138 km / 75 nm
KGPIILS
Glacier Park International Airport
183 km / 99 nm
CYBW
Calgary / Springbank Airport
194 km / 105 nm
CZGF
Grand Forks Airport
203 km / 110 nm

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