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Airports / Canada / YXT
Medium airport · YXT
Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat.
Terrace, Canada · 713 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.0/5
Google rating
362 ratings
0
Operators based
713
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Terrace, CanadaELEV 713 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.0
Google rating
362
Google reviews
ratings on Google
713
Field elevation
feet above sea level
53
Nearest alternate
nm to YYD
Field standing
53 nm
To the nearest alternate
Smithers Airport (YYD).
Overview
Located in Terrace, Canada, Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat (CYXT / YXT) operates as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 713 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list YXT as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Smithers Airport (YYD, 53 nm), Prince Rupert Airport (YPR, 66 nm), and Burns Lake Airport (YPZ, 92 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 7,497-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from YXT are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from YXT to plan your flight.
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From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The staff’s dedication to hunting a rogue paperclip and that last millilitre of over allowance water deserves a standing ovation.”
Shreesh Pande5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
CYXT
IATA
YXT
FAA / Local
CYXT
Elevation
713 ft
Coordinates
54.4685° N · 128.5760° 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 713 ft, YXT sits lower than 55% of the 251 Canada fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 7,497 ft
- 15/337,497 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 03/215,373 ft × 150 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,497 ft
YXT's 7,497 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 53nmYYDSmithers AirportSmithers
- 66nmYPRPrince Rupert AirportPrince Rupert
- 92nmYPZBurns Lake AirportBurns Lake
- 99nmWHDHyder Seaplane BaseHyder
- 100nmZSTStewart AirportStewart
- 109nmANNAnnette Island AirportMetlakatla
Location
Open the full mapCYXT · Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat · Terrace, Canada
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from YXT on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle (SEA) | 483 nm | 1h 31m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 789 nm | 2h 14m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 953 nm | 2h 37m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,043 nm | 2h 50m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 1,055 nm | 2h 51m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,236 nm | 3h 16m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 1,246 nm | 3h 18m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 1,268 nm | 3h 21m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use YXT?
- Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat's longest paved runway is 7,497 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 YXT?
- Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat has 2 runways; the longest measures 7,497 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to YXT?
- The closest alternate is Smithers Airport (YYD), about 53 nm away, followed by Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) at 66 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from YXT to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Seattle about 1h 31m (483 nm), Anchorage about 2h 14m (789 nm), Jackson Hole about 2h 37m (953 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.