Williams Lake Airport

Williams Lake Airport
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Summary
Airport typePublic
OperatorCity of Williams Lake
LocationWilliams Lake, British Columbia
Time zoneMST (UTC−07:00)
Elevation AMSL3,088 ft (941 m)
Coordinates52°11′00″N 122°03′16″W / 52.18333°N 122.05444°W / 52.18333; -122.05444
WebsiteOfficial website
Map
CYWL is located in British Columbia
CYWL
CYWL
Location in British Columbia
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
12/30 6,966 2,123 Asphalt
Statistics (2010)
Aircraft movements13,854
Sources: Canada Flight Supplement[1]
Environment Canada[2]
Movements from Statistics Canada[3]

Williams Lake Airport or Williams Lake Regional Airport (IATA: YWL, ICAO: CYWL) is located 4.2 nautical miles (7.8 km; 4.8 mi) northeast of Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada.

Facilities

Williams Lake Airport has seen ongoing improvements in infrastructure, including upgrades to the terminal and runway maintenance. While the airport is not a major international hub, it plays an essential role in connecting the central interior of British Columbia to larger cities, particularly Vancouver.

  • Passenger services: The terminal offers basic services, including ticketing, baggage handling, and seating areas. There is limited retail and dining, as it is a smaller regional airport.
  • Ground transportation: Taxis, rental cars, and private vehicle services are available. Williams Lake is well connected by road, so many passengers access the airport by car.
  • Airlines: Air Canada, Central Mountain Air, and other regional operators serve this airport. Flights typically connect Williams Lake to Vancouver and other regional destinations.
  • Cargo services: The airport also handles some cargo operations, particularly for regional and resource-based industries

Airlines and destinations

AirlinesDestinations
Central Mountain Air Vancouver[4]
Pacific Coastal Airlines Vancouver[5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Canada Flight Supplement. Effective 0901Z 27 November 2025 to 0901Z 22 January 2026.
  2. ↑ "Synoptic/Metstat Station Information". Archived from the original on 2013-07-01. Retrieved 2011-03-23.
  3. ↑ Total aircraft movements by class of operation — NAV CANADA flight service stations
  4. ↑ "Vancouver, BC, Canada YVR". OAG Flight Guide Worldwide. 27 (1). Luton, United Kingdom: OAG Aviation Worldwide Limited: 1184–1188. July 2025. ISSN 1466-8718. OCLC 41608313.
  5. ↑ "Directory: World Airlines". Flight International. 2007-04-10. p. 60.
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