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Kelowna Airport (CYLW / YLW)

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CYLW airport at a glance

ICAO code
CYLW
IATA code
YLW
City
Kelowna
Region
British Columbia
Country
Canada
Elevation
1,409 ft (429 m)
Time zone
America/Vancouver (UTC-7)
Coordinates
49.9561° N, 119.3780° W
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Weather & airport info CYLW

Current weather

Good visual conditions (VFR)observed 03 Nov, 15:16 UTC
Wind
2 kt (4 km/h) from north-northwest (340°)
Visibility
10 km or more
Clouds
scattered clouds at 1,800 ft, broken clouds at 3,800 ft
Temperature
-1 °C (dew point -1 °C)
Pressure (QNH)
1,022 hPa
Original weather report (METAR)
SPECI CYLW 031516Z AUTO 34002KT 9SM SCT018 BKN038 M01/M01 A3019 RMK SLP244

Forecast (TAF)

  • 03 Nov, 14:00–19:00 UTCfrom
    3 kt (6 km/h) from variable directions · visibility 10 km or more · scattered clouds at 2,000 ft, broken clouds at 4,000 ft
  • 03 Nov, 14:00–19:00 UTCtemporarily
    overcast at 2,000 ft
  • 03 Nov, 19:00–01:00 UTCfrom
    3 kt (6 km/h) from variable directions · visibility 10 km or more · broken clouds at 14,000 ft
Original forecast (TAF)
TAF CYLW 031240Z 0313/0401 VRB03KT P6SM FEW020 SCT180 TEMPO 0313/0314 BKN020 OVC180 FM031400 VRB03KT P6SM SCT020 BKN040 TEMPO 0314/0319 OVC020 FM031900 VRB03KT P6SM BKN140 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 031900Z

Airport

Elevation
1,421 ft (433 m)
Sunrise / Sunset
07:50 / 17:31 local time

Runways

RunwayLengthSurfaceLighted
16/342,713 m (8,900 ft)asphaltyes

Radio frequencies

  • ATIS: 127.5
  • Ground: 121.7
  • Tower: 119.6

For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.

Airport map CYLW

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Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.

RunwayTaxiwayclosed (NOTAM)Map data: © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap, imagery © Maxar

Official charts

Aerodrome, approach and ground charts are published by the national air navigation service in its AIP:

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For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.

Current NOTAMs for CYLW(7)

NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.

  • Out of serviceILS glide path: unserviceableI6245/26· until 06 Nov, 23:59 UTC (estimated)

    ILS (instrument landing system) glide path runway 16 out of service

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    ILS GP RWY 16 U/S

    I6245/26 NOTAMN
 Q) CZVR/QIGAS/I/NBO/A/000/999/4957N11923W005
 A) CYLW B) 2611011650 C) 2611062359EST
 E) ILS GP RWY 16 U/S
  • NoticeAerodromeA8998/26· until 03 Nov, 23:17 UTC

    Runway surface condition 16 6/6/6 dry, dry, dry. valid Nov 03 1517 - Nov 03 2317. runway surface condition 34 6/6/6 dry, dry, dry. valid Nov 03 1517 - Nov 03 2317. additional NON-GRF/TALPA information: friction index (CRFI) 16 NR/NR/NR. friction index (CRFI) 34 NR/NR/NR.

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    RSC 16 6/6/6 DRY, DRY, DRY. VALID NOV 03 1517 - NOV 03 2317. RSC 34 6/6/6 DRY, DRY, DRY. VALID NOV 03 1517 - NOV 03 2317. ADDN NON-GRF/TALPA INFO: CRFI 16 NR/NR/NR. CRFI 34 NR/NR/NR.

    A8998/26 NOTAMR A8860/26
 Q) CZVR/QFAXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/4957N11923W005
 A) CYLW B) 2611031517 C) 2611032317
 E) RSC 16 6/6/6 DRY, DRY, DRY. VALID NOV 03 1517 - NOV 03 2317.

 RSC 34 6/6/6 DRY, DRY, DRY. VALID NOV 03 1517 - NOV 03 2317.

 ADDN NON-GRF/TALPA INFO:
 CRFI 16 NR/NR/NR.
 CRFI 34 NR/NR/NR.
  • NoticeAerodrome: available, prior permission requiredI6250/26· until 05 Nov, 12:00 UTC

    Runway 16/34 and all taxiways are only available for medical evacuation flights and scheduled flights. A 60-minute prior permission is required. Please contact 250-807-4350 for this.

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    RWY 16/34 AND ALL TWY AVBL 60MIN PPR FOR MEDEVAC AND SKED FLT ONLY CTC 250-807-4350.

    I6250/26 NOTAMN
 Q) CZVR/QFAAP/IV/NBO/A/000/999/4957N11923W005
 A) CYLW B) 2611030659 C) 2611051200
 D) DAILY 0659-1200
 E) RWY 16/34 AND ALL TWY AVBL 60MIN PPR FOR MEDEVAC AND SKED FLT
 ONLY CTC 250-807-4350.

    Hours: DAILY 0659-1200

  • NoticeAerodrome: limited toI6013/26· until 06 Nov, 23:59 UTC (estimated)

    The visibility (VIS) measurement in METAR weather reports is non-representative. The reported visibility values may not accurately reflect actual conditions.

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    METAR VIS NON-REPRESENTATIVE

    I6013/26 NOTAMR I5911/26
 Q) CZVR/QFMLT/IV/BO/A/000/999/4957N11923W005
 A) CYLW B) 2610231554 C) 2611062359EST
 E) METAR VIS NON-REPRESENTATIVE
  • NoticeInstrument approach procedureI5962/26· permanent

    Publications for the RNAV (RNP) Z approach to runway 34 must be amended: The operational note 'VGSI NOT COINCIDENT WITH THE RNAV GLIDEPATH' is to be deleted.

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    AMEND PUBLICATIONS: . RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 34 APCH: DELETE OPS NOTE: VGSI NOT COINCIDENT WITH THE RNAV GLIDEPATH

    I5962/26 NOTAMN
 Q) CZVR/QPIXX/I/NBO/A/000/999/4957N11923W005
 A) CYLW B) 2610201619 C) PERM
 E) AMEND PUBLICATIONS:
 .
 RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 34 APCH: DELETE OPS NOTE: VGSI NOT COINCIDENT
 WITH THE RNAV GLIDEPATH
  • NoticeInstrument approach procedure: changedI5960/26· permanent

    Publications for various RNAV (GNSS), RNAV (RNP), and LOC approaches to runways 16 and 34 must be amended to update the specified LPV, LNAV, RNP 0.10, RNP 0.20, and LOC/DME minima.

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    AMEND PUBLICATIONS: . RNAV (GNSS) Z RWY 16 APCH: LPV MINIMA TO READ: 2281 (872) 2 1/2 . RNAV (GNSS) Y RWY 16 APCH: LNAV MINIMA TO READ: 2740 (1331) 2 1/2 . RNAV (GNSS) V RWY 16 APCH: LNAV MINIMA TO READ: 2620 (1211) 2 1/2 . RNAV (RNP) X RWY 16 APCH: RNP 0.10 MINIMA TO READ: 1779 (370) 1 . RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 34 APCH: RNP 0.10 MINIMA TO READ: 1806 (439) 1 RNP 0.20 MINIMA TO READ: 1872 (505) 1 1/4 . LOC Z RWY 16 APCH: LOC/DME MINIMA TO READ: 2800 (1391) 2 1/2 . LOC Y RWY 16 APCH: LOC/DME MINIMA TO READ: 2160 (751) 1 3/4

    I5960/26 NOTAMN
 Q) CZVR/QPICH/I/NBO/A/000/999/4957N11923W005
 A) CYLW B) 2610201558 C) PERM
 E) AMEND PUBLICATIONS:
 .
 RNAV (GNSS) Z RWY 16 APCH:
 LPV MINIMA TO READ: 2281 (872) 2 1/2
 .
 RNAV (GNSS) Y RWY 16 APCH:
 LNAV MINIMA TO READ: 2740 (1331) 2 1/2
 .
 RNAV (GNSS) V RWY 16 APCH:
 LNAV MINIMA TO READ: 2620 (1211) 2 1/2
 .
 RNAV (RNP) X RWY 16 APCH:
 RNP 0.10 MINIMA TO READ: 1779 (370) 1
 .
 RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 34 APCH:
 RNP 0.10 MINIMA TO READ: 1806 (439) 1
 RNP 0.20 MINIMA TO READ: 1872 (505) 1 1/4
 .
 LOC Z RWY 16 APCH:
 LOC/DME MINIMA TO READ: 2800 (1391) 2 1/2
 .
 LOC Y RWY 16 APCH:
 LOC/DME MINIMA TO READ: 2160 (751) 1 3/4
  • NoticeTaxiway edge lightsI5860/26· permanent

    The Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) lighting for runway 16 may only be used within 3 nautical miles of the threshold (THR). The PAPI for runway 34 may only be used within 2 nautical miles of the threshold (THR).

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    AMEND PUBLICATIONS: LIGHTING TO READ: 16-AN(TE HI) P2 3.2DEG, 34-AN(TE ME) P2 3.1DEG PAPI LIMITATION/RESTRICTION. PAPI RWY 16 TO BE USED ONLY WITHIN 3NM OF THLD, PAPI RWY 34 TO BE USED ONLY WITHIN 2NM OF THLD

    I5860/26 NOTAMR I3623/25
 Q) CZVR/QLYXX/IV/M/A/000/999/4957N11923W005
 A) CYLW B) 2610141726 C) PERM
 E) AMEND PUBLICATIONS: LIGHTING TO READ:
 16-AN(TE HI) P2 3.2DEG, 34-AN(TE ME) P2 3.1DEG
 PAPI LIMITATION/RESTRICTION. PAPI RWY 16 TO BE USED ONLY WITHIN
 3NM OF THLD, PAPI RWY 34 TO BE USED ONLY WITHIN 2NM OF THLD

For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).

Private jet traffic in Kelowna Airport (last 30 days)

Arrivals
296
Departures
22
Different jets
100

Most frequent origins: Vancouver International Airport (78), Calgary International Airport (29), Abbotsford Airport (8), Fort St John Airport (7), Victoria International Airport (7).

Most frequent destinations: Vancouver International Airport (4), Victoria International Airport (3).

Most common aircraft types: Beechcraft King Air 350 (56), Cessna Citation CJ3 (39), Pilatus PC-12 (30), Bombardier Global 5000/5500 (29), Learjet 31 (19).

Thursday is the busiest day.

Our own analysis of public ADS-B signals from business jets. Not every flight is received, and jets with a removal request are excluded.

Charter operators based here

Operators with a base at this airport.

Empty legs from CYLW

16 departures available

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Empty legs to CYLW

34 arrivals available

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About the airport

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CYLW airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at Kelowna airport (CYLW) today?

There are currently 7 valid NOTAMs for Kelowna (CYLW). Affected: ILS glide path: unserviceable. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.

What is the weather at Kelowna airport (CYLW)?

According to the latest weather report for CYLW (METAR, 03 Nov, 15:16 UTC): Good visual conditions (VFR). Wind 2 kt (4 km/h) from north-northwest (340°), visibility 10 km or more, temperature -1 °C (dew point -1 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.

How long are the runways at Kelowna airport (CYLW)?

Kelowna (CYLW) has one runway: runway 16/34 with 2,713 m (8,900 ft), asphalt.

What are the radio frequencies at Kelowna airport (CYLW)?

Frequencies at CYLW: Tower 119.6 MHz, Ground 121.7 MHz and ATIS 127.5 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.

What are the airport codes of Kelowna Airport?

The ICAO code is CYLW and the IATA code is YLW. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.

What is the elevation of CYLW airport?

Kelowna Airport sits at 1,409 ft (429 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/Vancouver.

Can I fly to CYLW by private jet?

Whether a private jet can operate into Kelowna Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.

Are there empty legs from or to CYLW?

There are currently 16 empty legs departing from and 34 arriving at Kelowna Airport. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.