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Sparwood Elk Valley Airport serves Sparwood, CA.
The Sparwood Elk Valley Airport (CYSW) is a small, civil airport located off Highway 43 on Lower Elk Valley Road, between Sparwood and Elkford, British Columbia, Canada,. It is not a commercial facility and does not have scheduled commercial service.
- Location: Sparwood, British Columbia, Canada (N49-50.1/W114-52.7).
- Runway: It has one paved asphalt runway, 17/35, which is approximately 3,999 to 4,000 feet long and 72 to 75 feet wide,,.
- Elevation: The airport's elevation is approximately 3,800 to 3,853 feet,.
- Lighting: The runway is not lit and is intended for day use only,.
- Usage: It is primarily used by small, private planes and has been utilized by the Forest Service during summer months.
- Fuel: AVGAS is available,.
- Customs/Immigration: There are no customs or immigration services available,.
- Operator: The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) manages the airport,. The Elk Valley Flying Club is also associated with the airport,.
*Sources researched: rdek.bc.ca, metar-taf.com, airplanemanager.com, acukwik.com, businessairnews.com*
AirportRoutes · updated Aug 23, 2026
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Where is Sparwood Elk Valley Airport located?
Sparwood Elk Valley Airport is located in Sparwood, CA, at an elevation of 3800 ft. Its IATA code is — and ICAO code is CYSW.