4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Abbotsford Airport is a great little spot—small, clean, and super easy to get around.”
CN5★ on Google
Airports / Canada / YXX
Medium airport · YXX
Abbotsford International Airport.
Abbotsford, Canada · 195 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.0/5
Google rating
1,913 ratings
0
Operators based
195
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Abbotsford, CanadaELEV 195 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.0
Google rating
1,913
Google reviews
ratings on Google
195
Field elevation
feet above sea level
12
Nearest alternate
nm to YLY
Field standing
12 nm
To the nearest alternate
Langley Airport (YLY), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Abbotsford, Canada, Abbotsford International Airport (CYXX / YXX) operates as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 195 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list YXX as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Langley Airport (YLY, 12 nm), Bellingham International Airport (BLI, 16 nm), and Pitt Meadows Regional Airport (CYPK, 18 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 9,600-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from YXX 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 YXX to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The check-in and security process is quick, and the staff are usually friendly and helpful.”
CN5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The check-in and security process is quick, and the staff are usually friendly and helpful.”
CN5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
CYXX
IATA
YXX
FAA / Local
CYXX
Elevation
195 ft
Coordinates
49.0253° N · 122.3610° 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 195 ft, YXX sits lower than 77% of the 251 Canada fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 9,600 ft
- 07/259,600 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
- 01/195,328 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,600 ft
YXX's 9,600 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.
- 12nmYLYLangley AirportLangley
- 16nmBLIBellingham International AirportBellingham
- 18nmCYPKPitt Meadows Regional AirportPitt Meadows
- 26nmYDTBoundary Bay AirportDelta
- 29nmESDOrcas Island AirportEastsound
- 30nmRSJRosario Seaplane BaseRosario
Location
Open the full mapCYXX · Abbotsford International Airport · Abbotsford, Canada
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from YXX 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) | 580 nm | 1h 45m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 662 nm | 1h 56m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 685 nm | 2h 0m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 839 nm | 2h 21m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 867 nm | 2h 25m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 887 nm | 2h 28m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 906 nm | 2h 30m |
| Denver (DEN) | 933 nm | 2h 34m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use YXX?
- Abbotsford International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,600 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 YXX?
- Abbotsford International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 9,600 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to YXX?
- The closest alternate is Langley Airport (YLY), about 12 nm away, followed by Bellingham International Airport (BLI) at 16 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from YXX to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Jackson Hole about 1h 45m (580 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 56m (662 nm), San Francisco about 2h 0m (685 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.