4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Great job with all staff.”
Randy McClelland5★ on Google
Airports / Canada / YXH
Medium airport · YXH
Medicine Hat Regional Airport.
Medicine Hat, Canada · 2,352 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.3/5
Google rating
89 ratings
1
Operators based
2,352
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Medicine Hat, CanadaELEV 2,352 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
89
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
2,352
Field elevation
feet above sea level
84
Nearest alternate
nm to YQL
Field standing
84 nm
To the nearest alternate
Lethbridge County Airport (YQL).
Overview
Located in Medicine Hat, Canada, Medicine Hat Regional Airport (CYXH / YXH) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 2,352 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Super T Aviation is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Lethbridge County Airport (YQL, 84 nm), Havre City County Airport (HVR, 96 nm), and Cut Bank International Airport (CTB, 107 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 5,000-foot paved runway, YXH can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
Charter pricing from YXH depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Medicine Hat.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Easy parking out front.”
Randy McClelland5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Went through security fairly quickly.”
Randy McClelland5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
CYXH
IATA
YXH
FAA / Local
CYXH
Elevation
2,352 ft
Coordinates
50.0189° N · 110.7210° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Canada fields
state range 6–3,940 ft
At 2,352 ft, YXH sits higher than 94% of the 251 Canada fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,000 ft
- 03/215,000 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 09/272,820 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,000 ft
YXH's 5,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 84nmYQLLethbridge County AirportLethbridge
- 96nmHVRHavre City County AirportHavre
- 107nmCTBCut Bank International AirportCut Bank
- 107nmYKYKindersley AirportKindersley
- 118nmYYNSwift Current AirportSwift Current
- 131nmWPCPincher Creek AirportPincher Creek
Location
Open the full mapCYXH · Medicine Hat Regional Airport · Medicine Hat, Canada
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from YXH on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 385 nm | 1h 18m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 484 nm | 1h 32m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 557 nm | 1h 42m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 643 nm | 1h 54m |
| Denver (DEN) | 661 nm | 1h 56m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 669 nm | 1h 57m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 859 nm | 2h 24m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 897 nm | 2h 29m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use YXH?
- Medicine Hat Regional Airport's longest paved runway is 5,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at YXH?
- Medicine Hat Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at YXH?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Medicine Hat Regional Airport as a home base, including Super T Aviation. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to YXH?
- The closest alternate is Lethbridge County Airport (YQL), about 84 nm away, followed by Havre City County Airport (HVR) at 96 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from YXH to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Jackson Hole about 1h 18m (385 nm), Seattle about 1h 32m (484 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 42m (557 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.