Airport code
YKA — Kamloops Airport
YKA is the IATA code for Kamloops Airport, an airport serving Kamloops, Canada. Its ICAO code is CYKA, and it operates in the America/Vancouver time zone (UTC-8). The airport sits at 50.7022, -120.4440 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 1133 ft (345 m).
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About Kamloops Airport
Kamloops Airport, also known as Fulton Field or John "Moose" Fulton Airfield, is a regional airport located 5 nautical miles west northwest of Kamloops, British Columbia, a city in the Thompson region of Canada. It is owned by the Kamloops Airport Authority Society, while operated by Kamloops Airport Limited, serving the North Okanagan, Nicola and Shuswap areas. Initial examination for the airport's construction began in June 1931, when the city leased 46 acres (19 ha) from fruit-growing company BC Fruitlands.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | YKA |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | CYKA |
| Airport name | Kamloops Airport |
| City | Kamloops |
| Country | Canada |
| Time zone | America/Vancouver (UTC-8) |
| Latitude | 50.7022 |
| Longitude | -120.4440 |
| Elevation | 1133 ft (345 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | North America |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 8,000 ft (2,438 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Kamloops Airport?
The IATA code for Kamloops Airport is YKA.
What is the ICAO code for Kamloops Airport?
The ICAO code for Kamloops Airport is CYKA.
Where is YKA airport located?
Kamloops Airport (YKA) is located in Kamloops, Canada.
What time zone is YKA in?
Kamloops Airport operates in the America/Vancouver time zone, which is UTC-8.
What is the nearest airport to YKA?
The nearest airport to Kamloops Airport (YKA) is Kelowna International Airport (YLW) in Kelowna, about 112 km away.
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