Airport code
YCG — Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport
YCG is the IATA code for Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport, an airport serving Castlegar, Canada. Its ICAO code is CYCG, and it operates in the America/Vancouver time zone (UTC-8). The airport sits at 49.2964, -117.6320 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 1624 ft (495 m).
Overview
About Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport
The West Kootenay Regional Airport is a small regional airport located 2 nautical miles south southeast of Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada. It serves the West Kootenay region, including Castlegar, Nelson and Trail. It is owned and operated by the City of Castlegar, and has a 15,317 sq ft (1,423 m2) passenger terminal.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | YCG |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | CYCG |
| Airport name | Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport |
| City | Castlegar |
| Country | Canada |
| Time zone | America/Vancouver (UTC-8) |
| Latitude | 49.2964 |
| Longitude | -117.6320 |
| Elevation | 1624 ft (495 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | North America |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 5,300 ft (1,615 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport?
The IATA code for Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport is YCG.
What is the ICAO code for Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport?
The ICAO code for Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport is CYCG.
Where is YCG airport located?
Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) is located in Castlegar, Canada.
What time zone is YCG in?
Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport operates in the America/Vancouver time zone, which is UTC-8.
What is the nearest airport to YCG?
The nearest airport to Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) is Trail Airport (YZZ) in Trail, about 27 km away.
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