Prince George (Intl) Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
YXS
ICAO Code
CYXS
Airport Type
Large Airport
Class
Unknown

Prince George Airport is a single-terminal regional airport in northern British Columbia serving scheduled flights to major Canadian hubs and regional destinations. It is the primary air gateway for central and northern BC.

Prince George (Intl) Airport
Elevation: 690 m
53.8843, -122.6666

Terminal Guide for Prince George (Intl) Airport #

The airport uses one passenger terminal with consolidated check-in, security and gate areas. Passenger facilities include car-rental counters, concessions and ground-transport desks in a compact layout suited to regional traffic flows.

Getting to and From Prince George (Intl) Airport #

The airport is a short drive from Prince George city centre - typically 10-15 minutes by car.

  • Rail/Metro: No passenger rail connection.
  • Buses: Local transit links connect the airport to the city; frequencies vary.
  • Taxis: Readily available at the terminal.
  • Ride-share: Ride-share presence is limited; taxis and shuttles are primary.
  • Driving: On-site parking and car-rental services make driving convenient for onward travel.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Prince George (Intl) Airport #

A regional terminal with basic dining and retail, free Wi‑Fi, charging points and car-rental desks. Accessibility services are available. Lounge facilities are limited compared with larger international airports.

Tips for Prince George (Intl) Airport #

  • Watch winter operations: snow and cold weather can disrupt schedules; check flight status and allow extra time in winter.
  • Short transfer to city: the airport is only a short drive from Prince George city centre - taxis and hotel shuttles are commonly used.
  • Car rental useful for northern travel: if continuing to remote areas, arrange rental vehicles or regional carriers in advance.

Weather & Climate near Prince George (Intl) Airport #

Climate

Prince George (Intl) Airport's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -14°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (622 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 29 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
-42°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

32 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-14° -6°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.9h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-10° -1°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 5°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-6°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1° 11°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.8h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 17°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
17°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
15.7h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 70 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
16.7h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
23°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
16.2h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
22°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
14.6h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
17°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.4h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

32 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-12° -4°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.3h daylight

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