Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)
Abbotsford, CA 🇨🇦 Medium Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
CYXX
IATA
YXX
Elevation
195 ft
Region
CA-BC
Local Time
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GPS Code: CYXX
Local Code: Not available
Location: 49.025299° N, -122.361° E
Continent: North America
Type: Medium Airport
What Travelers Say
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Online Reviews Summary
Travelers generally view Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) with a mix of satisfaction regarding its efficiency and convenience, alongside some notable complaints about staff and limited amenities. The airport is often praised for offering a less stressful alternative to larger hubs, though some recent experiences highlight areas for improvement.
What Travelers Love
- Efficiency and Ease of Navigation: Many travelers appreciate the airport's small, compact size, which translates to a stress-free experience, quicker check-ins, and easy navigation to gates and baggage claim. Security and check-in processes are often described as quick.
- Short Security and Immigration Wait Times: YXX is known for relatively quick security checks, with average wait times around 7 minutes, and even shorter during off-peak hours. Queuing times for security are sometimes described as "non-existent."
- Convenient and Secure Parking: The airport offers various parking options, including short-term and long-term, with affordable rates. Parking lots are equipped with 24-hour video surveillance, police patrols, and a bait car anti-theft program, making them feel secure.
- Good Ground Transportation Connections: YXX provides several ground transportation options, including Ebus, Red Arrow, Rider Express, Abbotsford Airport Shuttle, and private services connecting to Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, and beyond.
Common Complaints
- Staff Rudeness and Dismissiveness: Several recent reviews highlight negative interactions with airport staff, describing them as rude, condescending, or dismissive, particularly concerning cleaning personnel and airline counter staff.
- Limited Post-Security Facilities and Amenities: Travelers frequently mention a lack of shops and food options inside the secure area. While there is a restaurant and lounge inside security, the overall selection is limited.
- Restroom Cleanliness Issues: There have been specific complaints about the cleanliness of restrooms in the terminal, with some described as "filthy" and uncleaned.
- Poor Wi-Fi Connectivity: Some reviews indicate that the Wi-Fi connectivity at the airport can be poor.
Overall, Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) remains a preferred choice for many travelers seeking a less crowded and more efficient airport experience compared to larger alternatives. However, the airport could enhance traveler satisfaction by addressing staff conduct and improving the variety and cleanliness of its post-security facilities.
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Airport Routes
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) offers 20 flight routes operated by 4 airlines. Major carriers include Flair Airlines, WestJet Encore, WestJet and others. Popular destinations from Abbotsford include Calgary Int'l, Edmonton Int'l, Bellingham Intl, Vancouver Int'l and Toronto Pearson Int'l.
Route Network Map
Top Routes (by observations)
- Calgary Int'l (YYC) 4
- Edmonton Int'l (YEG) 4
- Bellingham Intl (BLI) 2
- Vancouver Int'l (YVR) 1
- Toronto Pearson Int'l (YYZ) 1
- Sandspit (YZP) 1
- King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI) 1
- Spokane Intl (GEG) 1
- Oakland Intl (OAK) 1
- Lic. Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Int'l (PVR) 1
- General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Int'l (TIJ) 1
- Waterloo Regional (YKF) 1
Newly Discovered
- Toronto Pearson Int'l (YYZ) new
- Edmonton Int'l (YEG) new
- Calgary Int'l (YYC) new
- Lic. Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Int'l (PVR) new
- Vancouver Int'l (YVR) new
- Bellingham Intl (BLI) new
- King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI) new
- Spokane Intl (GEG) new
- Oakland Intl (OAK) new
- General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Int'l (TIJ) new
- Peace River (YPE) new
- Waterloo Regional (YKF) new
Popular Flight Routes
| Destination | IATA | City | Aircraft Type | Airline | Details | Route Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary Int'l | YYC |
Calgary | DH8D | WestJet Encore | 197 flights · 398 mi | |
| Edmonton Int'l | YEG |
Edmonton Capital Region | B738 | Flair Airlines | 145 flights · 482 mi | |
| Calgary Int'l | YYC |
Calgary | B737 | WestJet | 117 flights · 398 mi | |
| Calgary Int'l | YYC |
Calgary | B38M | Flair Airlines | 99 flights · 398 mi | |
| Toronto Pearson Int'l | YYZ |
Toronto | B38M | Flair Airlines | 62 flights · 2045 mi | |
| Edmonton Int'l | YEG |
Edmonton Capital Region | B38M | WestJet | 54 flights · 482 mi | |
| Lic. Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Int'l | PVR |
Puerto Vallarta | B737 | WestJet | 4 flights · 2176 mi | |
| Vancouver Int'l | YVR |
Vancouver | DH8D | WEN | 4 flights · 39 mi | |
| Waterloo Regional | YKF |
Waterloo | B38M | Flair Airlines | 3 flights · 2018 mi | |
| King County International Airport - Boeing Field | BFI |
Seattle | PC12 | UNKNOWN | 3 flights · 116 mi | |
| Edmonton Int'l | YEG |
Edmonton Capital Region | DH8D | WestJet Encore | 1 flight · 482 mi | |
| Oakland Intl | OAK |
Oakland | RJ85 | UNKNOWN | 1 flight · 806 mi | |
| General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Int'l | TIJ |
Tijuana | C560 | UNKNOWN | 1 flight · 1206 mi | |
| Calgary Int'l | YYC |
Calgary | CL35 | UNKNOWN | 1 flight · 398 mi | |
| Peace River | YPE |
Peace River | C501 | UNKNOWN | 1 flight · 539 mi | |
| Bellingham Intl | BLI |
Bellingham | E55P | UNKNOWN | 1 flight · 23 mi | |
| Sandspit | YZP |
Sandspit | C56X | UNKNOWN | 1 flight · 503 mi | |
| Spokane Intl | GEG |
Spokane | C25B | Conair Aviation | 1 flight · 249 mi | |
| Edmonton Int'l | YEG |
Edmonton Capital Region | C25B | Conair Aviation | 1 flight · 519 mi | |
| Bellingham Intl | BLI |
Bellingham | C25B | Conair Aviation | 1 flight · 22 mi |
Top Airlines
Operating at Abbotsford International AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Flair Airlines
FLE
/ F8
|
4 | 309 | 4 | May 10, 2026 |
WestJet Encore
WEN
/ WR
|
3 | 202 | 3 | May 10, 2026 |
WestJet
WJA
/ WS
|
3 | 175 | 3 | May 10, 2026 |
|
Conair Aviation
FGD
|
3 | 3 | 3 | Dec 6, 2025 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
01/19 |
5328 ft | 200 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
07/25 |
9600 ft | 200 ft | PEM | Active Lighted |
01L/19R |
1500 ft | 100 ft | GRS | Closed |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | VICTORIA TRML | 132.7 MHz |
| A/G | MF | 119.4 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 119.8 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.8 MHz |
| RDO | PACIFIC RDO | 122.5 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 119.4 MHz |
Ground Transportation
Taxis
Taxis are available directly outside the terminal building. Central Valley Taxi is the licensed provider for the airport. Ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft also operate at YXX, with designated pick-up areas.
Rental Cars
Car rental counters are conveniently located inside the terminal building, across from the domestic baggage claim area. Companies operating on-site include Avis, Budget, Enterprise, and National.
Public Transportation
The airport is served by the Central Fraser Valley Transit System (BC Transit). Route 21 (Aldergrove/Abbotsford) stops outside the terminal and connects passengers to the Highstreet Shopping Centre, a major transit hub for transfers to other routes within Abbotsford and the region.
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