Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG)

Castlegar, CA 🇨🇦 Medium Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

CYCG

IATA

YCG

Elevation

1624 ft

Region

CA-BC

Local Time

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Airport Information

GPS Code: CYCG

Local Code: Not available

Location: 49.296398° N, -117.632004° E

Continent: NA

Type: Medium Airport

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Airport Routes

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Top Airlines

Operating at Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport
Airlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network
Airline Routes Flights Destinations Last Activity
Jazz
JZA / QK
1 14 1 Nov 29, 2025
For Pilots

Designation Length Width Surface Status
15/33 5300 ft 150 ft ASP Active Lighted

Type Description Frequency
ATF ATF 122.1 MHz
CNTR VANCOUVER CNTR 134.2 MHz
RCO KAMLOOPS RDO 126.7 MHz
RDO RDO 122.1 MHz

Ident Name Type Frequency
CG Castlegar NDB 227 kHz
EF Champion NDB 206 kHz
XCG Castlegar DME 110100 kHz
YK Brilliant NDB 269 kHz

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025
Taxis

Several local taxi companies serve the airport. It is highly recommended to pre-book your ride in advance to ensure availability, as taxis may not be waiting for every flight arrival. Companies like Castlegar Taxi and Mountain Cabs operate in the area.

Rental Cars

Car rental counters are conveniently located inside the main terminal building. Providers with a presence at the airport include Budget and National Car Rental. Due to limited vehicle availability, booking your rental car well in advance of your trip is strongly advised.

Public Transportation

BC Transit provides public bus service connecting the airport to the surrounding region. The key route is the #99 Kootenay Connector, which links Castlegar with Nelson. Passengers should check the official BC Transit website for the most current schedules, fares, and stop locations as service times can vary.

Nearby Airports

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Penticton Airport
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Grand Forks Airport
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Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport
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~139 km away
Penticton Airport
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Kelowna International Airport
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Trail Regional Airport
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~27 km away
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Heliport
~12 km away
Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital Heliport
CKB3
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Heliport
~22 km away
Nelson (High Terrain Helicopters) Heliport
CHT4
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Heliport
~31 km away
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Heliport
~39 km away
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Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.