Medicine Hat Regional Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
YXH
ICAO Code
CYXH
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Medicine Hat Regional Airport is a small regional airport in Alberta, Canada, serving Medicine Hat and nearby communities. It supports scheduled domestic services and general aviation through a single passenger terminal.

The airport is arranged around a compact landside building with basic check-in and boarding facilities intended for regional travel rather than international transfer traffic.

Medicine Hat Regional Airport
Elevation: 716 m
50.0189, -110.7210

Getting to and From Medicine Hat Regional Airport #

Common options are car, taxi and local shuttle; travel time to downtown Medicine Hat is generally about 10-20 minutes by road.

  • Car / driving: Convenient; on-site parking available.
  • Taxi / ride-share: Taxis operate locally; ride-share availability varies by region.
  • Bus: Public transit links to the airport may be limited-check local transit schedules.
  • Rental car: Rental vehicles may be available through local providers-booking ahead is recommended.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Medicine Hat Regional Airport #

The terminal provides basic passenger amenities: check-in, seating, restrooms and limited food options (vending or a small cafe). There are no major shops or airline lounges.

Wi‑Fi availability may be limited or free for short sessions; power outlets are available but limited. Luggage storage and showers are unlikely-plan accordingly.

Tips for Medicine Hat Regional Airport #

  • Check seasonal flight frequencies-rural Canadian airports can have reduced scheduled service at times of year.
  • Taxis are available but can require pre-booking outside business hours-arrange transport in advance for early/late flights.
  • Pack warm layers in winter as waits outside can be cold and terminal space is limited.

Weather & Climate near Medicine Hat Regional Airport #

Climate

Medicine Hat Regional Airport's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -16°C to 27°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 27 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
-36°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -16°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-16° -5°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.4h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -12°C. The driest month with just 10 mm and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-12° -1°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 5°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-7°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1° 13°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.6h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
19°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
15.3h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 62 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 24°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
16.2h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).

88 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 27°
49%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
15.7h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
11° 27°
51%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.3h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
20°
57%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.6h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-8°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -14°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-14° -2°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
7.9h daylight

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