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Prince George (International) Airport.
Prince George, Canada · 2,267 ft elevation. 4 charter operators based here.
3.8/5
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521 ratings
4
Operators based
2,267
Elevation ft
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Based operators
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
4 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 83% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
52 nm
To the nearest alternate
Quesnel Airport (YQZ).
Overview
Prince George (International) Airport, listed as CYXS / YXS, is a mid-sized airport in Prince George, Canada. The airport sits 2,267 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, Aberdeen Helicopters Ltd, Guardian Aerospace, and Northern Thunderbird Air Inc are based here, 4 in all. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Quesnel Airport (YQZ, 52 nm), Mackenzie Airport (CYZY, 86 nm), and Williams Lake Airport (YWL, 105 nm). With 3 runways, the longest 11,450-foot paved runway, YXS can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from YXS depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Prince George International. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Prince George.
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Field capability
ICAO
CYXS
IATA
YXS
FAA / Local
CYXS
Elevation
2,267 ft
Coordinates
53.8843° N · 122.6666° 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 2,267 ft, YXS sits higher than 91% of the 251 Canada fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 11,450 ft
- 15/3311,450 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 06/245,624 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 01/193,769 ft × 75 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,450 ft
YXS's 11,450 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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 operators4
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 52nmYQZQuesnel AirportQuesnel
- 86nmCYZYMackenzie AirportMackenzie
- 105nmYWLWilliams Lake AirportWilliams Lake
- 114nmYCQChetwynd AirportChetwynd
- 119nmYPZBurns Lake AirportBurns Lake
- 128nmYAAAnahim Lake AirportAnahim Lake
Location
Open the full mapCYXS · Prince George (International) Airport · Prince George, Canada
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from YXS on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle (SEA) | 387 nm | 1h 18m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 775 nm | 2h 12m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 896 nm | 2h 29m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 974 nm | 2h 40m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 977 nm | 2h 40m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 1,068 nm | 2h 53m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 1,090 nm | 2h 56m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,114 nm | 2h 59m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use YXS?
- Prince George (International) Airport's longest paved runway is 11,450 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 YXS?
- Prince George (International) Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 11,450 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at YXS?
- Yes. 4 charter operators list Prince George (International) Airport as a home base, including Aberdeen Helicopters Ltd, Guardian Aerospace, Northern Thunderbird Air Inc. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to YXS?
- The closest alternate is Quesnel Airport (YQZ), about 52 nm away, followed by Mackenzie Airport (CYZY) at 86 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from YXS to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Seattle about 1h 18m (387 nm), Jackson Hole about 2h 12m (775 nm), Salt Lake City about 2h 29m (896 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.