Williams Lake Airport

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.

Williams Lake Airport
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IATA: YWL ICAO: CYWL WMO: 71104
Summary
Airport type	Public
Operator	City of Williams Lake
Location	Williams Lake, British Columbia
Time zone	PST (UTC−08:00)
• Summer (DST)	PDT (UTC−07:00)
Elevation AMSL	3,083 ft / 940 m
Coordinates	52°11′00″N 122°03′16″W
Website	Official website
Map
CYWL Location in British Columbia
Runways
Direction Length Surface ft m 11/29 7,000 2,134 Asphalt
Statistics (2010)
Aircraft movements 13,854
Sources: Canada Flight Supplement[1] Environment Canada[2] Movements from Statistics Canada[3]

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

Airlines	Destinations
Central Mountain Air	Vancouver
Pacific Coastal Airlines	Vancouver[4]

See also

• Williams Lake Water Aerodrome