Williams Lake Airport
Airport in Williams Lake, British Columbia
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Williams Lake Airport or Williams Lake Regional Airport (IATA: YWL, ICAO: CYWL) is located 4.2 nautical miles (7.8 km; 4.8 mi) northeast of Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada.
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Operator | City of Williams Lake | ||||||||||
| Location | Williams Lake, British Columbia | ||||||||||
| Time zone | MST (UTC−07:00) | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 3,088 ft (941 m) | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 52°11′00″N 122°03′16″W | ||||||||||
| Website | Official website | ||||||||||
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  CYWL Location in British Columbia | |||||||||||
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| Sources: Canada Flight Supplement[1] Environment Canada[2] Movements from Statistics Canada[3] | |||||||||||
Facilities
Williams Lake Airport has seen ongoing improvements in infrastructure, including upgrades to the terminal and runway maintenance. While the airport is not a major international hub, it plays an essential role in connecting the central interior of British Columbia to larger cities, particularly Vancouver.
- Passenger services: The terminal offers basic services, including ticketing, baggage handling, and seating areas. There is limited retail and dining, as it is a smaller regional airport.
- Ground transportation: Taxis, rental cars, and private vehicle services are available. Williams Lake is well connected by road, so many passengers access the airport by car.
- Airlines: Air Canada, Central Mountain Air, and other regional operators serve this airport. Flights typically connect Williams Lake to Vancouver and other regional destinations.
- Cargo services: The airport also handles some cargo operations, particularly for regional and resource-based industries
Airlines and destinations
| Airlines | Destinations |
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| Central Mountain Air | Vancouver[4] |
| Pacific Coastal Airlines | Vancouver[5] |
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