Kelowna International Airport
Overview
Kelowna International Airport is a large airport serving the Kelowna region, at a field elevation of 1,421 ft (433 m) AMSL. Executive jet operators can coordinate handling, fuel, slots and customs through the listed FBOs at this airport.
Crew Briefing
- Sunrise 13:56Z
- Sunset 01:37Z
- 11h 41m of daylight
Reference only — verify against current AIP, NOTAMs and charts before flight.
Live Weather
Weather impact score
VFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.
IFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.
METAR CYLW 010300Z AUTO VRB02KT 9SM OVC210 10/05 A3011 RMK SLP208
TAF CYLW 010040Z 0101/0113 34008KT P6SM FEW080 BECMG 0104/0106 VRB03KT FEW080 BKN150 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 010700Z
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Departure / Arrival Briefing
Departure on runway 16 needs careful planning — limiting conditions reported.
- Crosswind — Wind reported variable — treat the full speed as possible crosswind.
- Headwind — 2 kt headwind component on 16
- Runway — 8,900 ft available × 200 ft · lighted
- Density altitude — 946 ft — near standard performance
- Forecast change — BECMG 0104/0106 VRB03KT FEW080 BKN150 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 010700Z
Selecting a runway instantly re-runs the METAR/TAF summary, wind components and approach minima for that configuration.
21,000 ft ceiling and 9 sm visibility support a Visual / circling to RWY 16.
- BECMGBecoming 04:00Z–06:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 16.
- Ceiling 15,000 ft vs 1000 ft minimum
BECMG 0104/0106 VRB03KT FEW080 BKN150 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 010700Z
Generic minima ladder inferred from runway length, lighting and the latest METAR/TAF — not procedure-specific. Always brief the published approach plate.
- Kelowna Ogopogo Radio Controllers (CA-0813)5 nm N · Kelowna
- Vernon Regional Airport (CYVK/YVE)18 nm N · Vernon · 1,140 ft elev
- Penticton Airport (CYYF/YYF)31 nm SSW · Penticton · 1,129 ft elev
- Douglas Lake Airport (CAL3/DGF)33 nm WNW · Douglas Lake · 2,770 ft elev
Nearest listed airports within 300 nm with current flight category — confirm fuel, customs and hours before filing as an alternate.
Derived from NOAA METAR/TAF · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Executive Jet Facilities
No private FBO or executive terminal listings found nearby yet.
Runways
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Lit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 8,900 ft | 200 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
Source: OurAirports public dataset
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